School: Ráth Araidh (roll number 9362)
- Location:
- Rahara, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: M. Ní Bheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 141
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- (continued from previous page)wheel and got sheets woven. Those old blankets and sheets are still preserved in many houses.
When the frieze was taken home the tailor was employed. He stayed in the house until he made coats for the men. The coat would stand up itself when made and would last a life-time.
The women's clothes were made mostly of flannel. They made their clothes themselves.
The shoes were made by the local shoe-maker. There was a shoe - maker in Ballynasagart.
There are at least two woollen wheels in Ballagh townland. Some women still alive used spin wool on them.
