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School: Baile Droichid, Cathair Dún Iascaigh (roll number 10533)

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Ballydrehid, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Donnchadh Mac Craith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0576, Page 084

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  1. Burning of Lime-Kilns (continued)

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    Then of course the fire being below, it burns gradually up along. the lime is drawn twice a day and the kiln dressed on top with an adequate amount of stones in proportion to how much it has fallen as the lime is drawn underneath. Every second layer of stones and culm being placed. This course could continue by being attentive to it for one year. It is only limestone can be burned into lime, brownstone would not be suitable.
    Written by: Mary Heney, Toureen, Cahir, Co. tipp
    Told by: Timothy Heney (60), Toureen, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. lime-burning (~280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Heney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Toureen, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Timothy Heney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Toureen, Co. Tipperary