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School: Baile an Bhunánaigh (B.) (roll number 16851)

Location:
Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
P. Ó Hailin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0401, Page 015

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  1. Soap-Making

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    Soap Making
    Soap was made in Dromin by Mrs Kennelly. A load of ferns burned to ashes and wet with urine. This was mixed with geese dung and made in to bales. These were then put into the fire and baked. Then stored till washing day. A lump was put to boil with clothes and thoroughly cleaned them.
    Salt Making
    Salt was made in Ahafona by a man Costello who had a salt pan there. The salt pan was got from Limerick.
    Told by Mrs. T Allen
    Ballybunion
    Age 73
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. soap-making (~74)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs T. Allen
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    73
    Address
    Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry

  2. Salt-Making

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    Salt Making
    Salt was made in Ahafone by a man Costello who had a salt pan there. The salt pan was got from Limerick.
    Told by Mrs. T. Allen
    Ballybunion
    Age 73
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit