School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0693, Page 005

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  1. Old Crafts (Continued on page 13)
    Thatchers
    Mick Smyth, Piercetown, Ballivor, Co. Meath. Sonny Giles, Blackditch, Longwood, Co. Meath. Pat Brady, Clondalee, Hill-of-Down, Co. Meath. Will Ayres, Ballsport, Hill-of-Down.
    Basket Makers
    Mick Sellars, Clondalee, Hill-of-Down, Co. Meath made a trap of sallies for Mrs. Magan, Killyon Manor, a very rich lady who died about 35 years ago. It cost £20.
    Knitters
    "Mary the knitter" used to come around and knitted stockings for the people. She was from Connemara.
    Written by Kevin Keegan, Newtown, Hill-of-Down, Co. Meath.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English