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School: Askeaton (B.) (roll number 2039)

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Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
D. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 370

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    I. Grinding
    There was grinding done in Ballyengland, Askeaton, Co Limerick, long ago. The mill was at the back of Ensights house of Ballyengland. The mill-wheel was driven by the power of the stream which flowed at the back of the mill. The grinding was done by the flat stones hitting against each other.
    II. Lime-making.
    There was lime made in a kiln on top of a hill near a bog in Ballyhoman north, long ago. The lime was made from stone's and colum. The old lime kiln is in ruins now but
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Stokes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyhomin, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    John O' Shaughnessy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    23
    Address
    Ballyhomin, Co. Limerick