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School: Coolronan (roll number 16247)

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Coolronan, Co. Meath
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Bean Uí Chonmhidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0694, Page 406

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  2. Trades and Crafts

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    Thatchers
    Tom Halfpenny lived in Ballivor, he was a good thatcher. He lived years ago. A few can thatch still - there are a good many thatched houses left in Coolronan.
    The Paisley Shawl
    The Paisley Shawl was worn here in Ballivor about fifty years ago. It and the Linsey petticoat were the fashionable dress for young women.
    The Linsey Weaver
    Tom Bligh used weave linen. Rafferty's in Ardnew were the last weavers.
    They are still called "the fíghín Raffertys"
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