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School: Knockgraffon (roll number 10560)

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Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mary B. Cleary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0559, Page 181

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  1. Coal Balls

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    The mud was brought from the river. The coal was riddled and the slack (coal dust) was spread on the barn flour. Then the mud was put into the middle. Two men then mixed the slack and mud. Then the children of the house danced on it to make it tough. Then the women made balls of it. These were placed on the shelves of the hearth fire to dry. About three months fireing was prepared for at one time. These made a very bright fire.
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caher, Co. Tipperary