School: Clifferna

Location:
Clifferna, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Sister Mc Ardle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1021, Page 081

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1021, Page 081

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  1. Paddy Morgan of Virginia is noted for his basketing and creels. There is no other creelmaker in this district, he charges four and sixpence per pair.
    Candle-making.
    All the people of long ago made candles of rushes. They would gather a pile of rushes and peel all of the skin away but a very little piece to make them firm.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English