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School: Reary, Rosenallis (roll number 924)

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Reary More, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Ml. Dagg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0823, Page 131

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    Years ago there were a great many industries carried on in this district, but now they are discontinued.
    CANDLE MAKING; Candles were made from rushes. Rushes were got and dried. Then they were put in melted grease, Then they were taken up and the grease was rolled round the rushes. Then the candles were made.
    BASKET MAKING; Baskets were made from the twigs of the sally tree.These twigs were called oziers. These oziers were called pointed, at each end. Then they were weaved together.
    SPADES; Spades were made years ago in forges. When the smith was making a spade he got a piece of iron and he reddened it.Then he beat it until it is flat. Then he got a handle and put it in it,
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila Barnett
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Reary More, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr William Conroy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Reary More, Co. Laois