School: Ballycanew (2) (roll number 12742)
- Location:
- Baile Uí Chonnmhaí, Co. Loch Garman
- Teacher: Caitlín Maybury
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- Old CraftsSoap makingAbout forty years ago most of the big families round Ballycanew made all their own soap. The following receipt was used in Springmount, Ballycanew.
7 lbs clarified fat
1 lb caustic soda
1/2 gal waterMethodBoil fat in water. When cold lift and scrape off sediment from the bottom. Put water in earthenware vessel. Add soda and stir with stick till dissolved. Have grease and soda same heat i.e. just lukewarm. Stir fat into caustic soda water. Stir till thick as honey. Have ready box lined with calico. Pour contents into it and cover and stand in warm place till set. Cut in bars and stand a couple of weeks.(continues on next page)
