School: Ballyuskill (B.), Ballyragget

Location:
Ballyoskill, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
F. Mac Cárthaigh
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  1. Lime burning was an old craft in Ballyouskill. There was a limekiln in Thom Kenndy's field. The people used to make their living out of it. They used to burn coal and sticks and turf. Then they would put a load of lime stones into it. They would light the turf and the stones would turn into lime. Then the people would draw away the lime and sell it.
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