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School: Tamhnach tSeiscinn (roll number 12778)

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Tawnytaskin, Co. Roscommon
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Aibhistín Ó Tárpaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0234, Page 188

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    all his hammering and filing the nailer only gets threepence for every hundred a poor wage for all his work.
    Candle making:
    Candle making was carried on by a man named John Cook who resided in the present house of Mr. J. Dodd, Main St. This man manufactured tallow candles, dipped candles and resin candles.
    Bhrog Making:
    Bhrog making was another old craft carried on in the neighbourhood of Boyle. It was carried on by a man named Pat Scanlon who resided where Mr. J. Hughes lives at present in Easkey.
    All these industries of Boyle are now finished but the desceendants of the tradesmen are still living.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William C. Byrne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Boyle, Co. Roscommon