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School: Cortubber

Location:
Corr an Tobair, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Mary A. Burke
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 080

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  1. Abductions (continued)

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    lay in hiding and stopped the horse and tried to pull her down, but her brother jumped down and beat them off. Her clothes were torn and she had to take refuge in a neighbours house till she could get as far as her own in the morning.
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  3. Dress

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    The farmer's wife long ago got her outfit after she was married her distinguishing dress was a bonnet and veil a cape of cloth or silk and a dress of cashmere or silk.
    This out fit lasted a long time as a married woman was supposed to look a married woman. The dress told if she were married or not. This bonnet often was freshened up with a new rose or feather. I knew one woman who wore the green shawl and the white bonnet whe was married in for
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