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

Location:
Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Donncha Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 223

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  1. Long ago candles were made in the school. Each pupil brought a certain amount of tallow which was made from the fat of a cow. In the school there was kept a mould which was two bits of tin shaped like a candle and they were attached by another bit of tin. The inside of the mould was wetted so as the heated tallow would not stick to the mould. Then a thick thread was put strong, through a hole, in the hole and when hard it was taken out a candle.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Daniel Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Askeaton, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Miss Crowley
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    80
    Address
    Askeaton, Co. Limerick
  2. There was grinding done in Ballengland long ago. The mill was at the back of Enright's house, Ballynegland, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. The mill wheel was driven by the power of the stream which flowed at the back of the mill. The grinding was done by two flat stones hitting against each other.
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