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School: Gortnasilla (roll number 15133)

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Gortnasillagh East, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Mc Loughlin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 127

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    Pottery Works
    Long ago there was pottery works carried on at Spencer Harbour on the western shores of Lough Allen. There were crocks, bricks, tiles, cups, saucers, mugs, chimney tops and other earthenware made from the clay of the neighbourhood. The clay was carried by means of trucks to the works. These trucks were drawn by means of an engine. They ran on iron lines or rails. Whether it was for the want of money or not I don't know but the works were closed down.
    Rush candles
    Rush candles were made in my home district long ago. Long rushes were cut. All the green was peeled except one little bit. Then they were steeped in grease. After that they were taken out and left up to dry. These were used in passing from room to room and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Letter, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Pat Rogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70