School: Boher (roll number 9409)
- Location:
- Bracknahevla, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Kavanagh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0744, Page 105
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- None of the old trades are now carried on here. Up to about thirty years ago, the local smith made his own nails. A nailer used to go from forge to forge making nails of all kind for people. The smith also made shades. Such a shade was called a "Lawey". He still makes gates, fire cranes etc.Rush lights were used everywhere hear. Many "Grissets" are still preserved in houses.Candle-making. Soap was made here by mixing(continues on next page)
