School: Lappen (roll number 2020)
- Location:
- Lappan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Seán Ó Ruanadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 205
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- In the homes candles were made of tallow or bees wax & resin. The inside of rushes were used as wicks.
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- The forge owned by Felix Lunny in Castleshane village was owned by a man named Wilson. His fathers before him were blacksmiths also.
- Bread was made from flour & grated potatoes. Crowds of men and women gathered where(continues on next page)
