School: Kilbeggan (B.)

Location:
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
P. Mac Siúrtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0732, Page 522

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  1. Candles
    People used to make candles from rushes dipped in grease. They had special things for holding them when in use like a nippers.
    Baskets
    Baskets were made in this district from rushes plaited together.
    Kiln
    There was a special kiln near Ballinagort where lime was burned and it still works.
    Sack-making
    There was once a sack-making industry in the Count House and many of the town's people attended it. There are no traces of this industry now.
    Spinning and Weaving
    There was a woman named Mrs Phelan who did spinning and weaving. She always made linen for her own use.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Hurley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath