School: Ceann Locha (roll number 11749)

Location:
Kinlough, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Matilda Bolster
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0189, Page 373

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  1. Candle making was carried on in this district long ago.
    The people had no lights, and they had to make their own candles, this is the ways they made them.
    They got dry rushes and took off the green part, then they rubbed fat, over them, and let the fat harden on them.
    Gates and firecranes are made in the forges.
    There is also a limekiln in this district, limestones are turned in it.
    John Mc Gowan who lives in Gubacreeny can make creels and baskets out of sally rods.
    Terry Feely who also lives in Gubacreeny can thatch houses with rushes or straw.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Matilda Bolster
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Kinlough, Co. Leitrim