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School: Cnoc an Iubhair (B.)

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Kealid, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0405, Page 184

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    Lime Kiln: -
    The limestone was brought from Ballintogher Lixnaw. It was heaped like stones and broken. When it was finished turf was put into the kiln. The Limestone was then put in and last of all bogmould was put in. The turf was put on fire from underneath. It burned until the limestone was gone and then the lime was produced.
    Candle making: -
    Long ago people killed goats and got tallow in them. When it was taken out it was boiled and put into a tub. A piece of cotton was got and made into a wick. A mould was got and the wick was fixed in the middle of it. Then the tallow was poured in. When it was cold it taken out of the mould and thus the candle was made.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Informant
    Patrick O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Beennanaspuck, Co. Kerry