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School: Summerville (roll number 622)

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Summerville, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
John Burke
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    A lantern can be made from a turnip. This is how it is done. A middle sized turnip is got. It is turned upside down leaving the root to let out the smoke. A hole is scooped in the turnip with a knife. The inside of the lantern is then scooped out making a grip in the middle to hold the candle. When this is done the lantern is made.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Gear
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymacaw, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Gear
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballymacaw, Co. Waterford