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School: Landsdowne (Cuar na gCoileach) (roll number 6091)

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Coornagillagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0463, Page 370

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    Bog black the very lowest sraic of the bog hole here in a field of Denis O'Sullivan's Derrinid (the field itself is called Poll Tobac relic of the smuggling days.
    This bog black at the lowest depth was smooth and described as like "flummery" but deep black in colour. People came from all parts of parish Tuosist looking for this bog-black which was noted for the excellent deep black dye made therefrom.
    I remember women coming for this bog black to dye their woollen thread & flannels.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. dyeing (~134)
    2. products
      1. food products (~3,601)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Bean Uí Shuilleabháin
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir