School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

Location:
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 054

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 054

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    Candle was made in this way:
    Moulds were used for shaping. Grease was poured into the mould in the centre of which a string or wick was inserted. When cold they were taken out of the Mould and were ready for use.
    Making of Soap.
    In olden days soap was made by the people for their own use. It was made as follows.
    Ferns were procured at first and let wither. They were burned and water thrown on their ashes and then rolled into small balls.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Monica Tierney
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Tierney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim