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School: Derrynananta

Location:
Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs O' Regan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 064A

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    the helper answered that he would take the advice and do without the money. The advice was this "never start to sew without putting a knot on the thread" so he was easily paid for his work. Special types of clothes are worn on certain occasions. Green is worn on Saint Patrick's Day, black is worn at the death of a relative.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Moneensauran, Co. Cavan