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School: Ballinahowen (roll number 8646)

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Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hanly
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    to season and then pull it up.
    3. Spinning and weaving.
    Long ago this industry was common in the homes. The people used to grow the flax and weave their own linen. They used to spin and card the wool and make stockings. We have a spinning wheel at home.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Odráin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonaderg, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Seósaimh Ó h-Óráin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Clonaderg, Co. Offaly