School: Soran, Longford (roll number 14683)

Location:
An Sorn, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Wilfred O'Callaghan
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    Castlebawn go to them to get wool spun and stockings knitted.
    The people did not spin the wool long ago, but bought it from a man that had a a large herd of sheep. He first took the wool from the sheep, washed it and dried it thoroughly. Then he spun and sold it to the people at a high price.
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  2. Most of the boys in my district go out with the wren. They dress in old torn clothes and get
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Féile Stiofáin (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Sorn, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Hugh Brady
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    An Sorn, Co. an Longfoirt