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School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0444, Page 419

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  3. XML “Old Crafts - Lime-Burning”
  4. XML “Old Crafts - Dyeing”
  5. XML “Old Crafts - Thatching”
  6. XML “Old Crafts - Butter-Making”

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  1. Old Crafts - Lime-Burning (continued)

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  2. Old Crafts - Dyeing

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    Cotton & woollen fabrics were dyed in this district though the description I have got are very vague & not full enough - I give it for what it is worth.
    Mr. Reidy (grandson of Jerry Reidy aged 86 - still alive) says:-
    "The used also dye cotton in the country with Mac-a-wee. (2. 2.) and blackening:"
    He is the only pupil who has given this.
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  3. Old Crafts - Thatching

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    Michael Reidy mentioned in (i) above says:-
    "The only thatcher was Dan Connell of Ballymacelligott He used to work for his hire, and used charge £1 per week."
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  4. Old Crafts - Butter-Making

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    This district of Ballymacelligott is an extensive fertile grassy district - much more suitable for grass and pasture than for crops, & from olden times it must be remarkable for the excellence of its milk. Even at the present day there are 3 creameries in it. Some time ago there were 5. showing that dairying and milk-producing rank first among its main industries Milk at present is taken to creameries but we must
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