School: Kilsaran (roll number 14207)
- Location:
- Kilsaran, Co. Louth
- Teacher: P. Ó Corragáin
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- 4. SpinningThe last person who carried on spinning was a woman named Sally Finn. She was a native of Magheracloone near Carrickmacross.
She married a man named Finn and lived in a house at the "Pound" in Greenmount, She died about 60 years ago and was buried in Magheracloone.5. Weaving"Paddo" Donagh was a weaver who lived in Mayne. He lived about the same time as Sally Finn.6. Wheel - MakingPat Mulroy of Kilsaran and Patrick Clarke of Castlebelingham were looked upon as great wheel makers. They often had journey men working for them. These generally came from Carrickmacross which was famous for wheelmaking.(continues on next page)
