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School: Drumnahoul

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Drumnahoul, Co. Donegal
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 418

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  1. Candles (continued)

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    When it is cool he took it and rolled it in the tallow again in that way he made thick enough candles for himself.
    [Extra: ] It happened about fifty four years ago.
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  2. Lime

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    Long ago when the farmers wanted lime he made it very easily. He would go to a field where he thought the stones were. He began digging these stones which were called limestone. Then when he had enough stones to fill the kiln he drew them home and placed them beside the kiln. He broke them into small pieces and put them into the kiln. He lit the kiln with turf and coals out of the fire. Then the kiln was set going and
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. lime-burning (~280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Wray
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tawnagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Wray
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnagh, Co. Donegal