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School: Granard (B.) (Muire Gan Smál) (roll number 13963)

Location:
Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
León Mac Craith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 193

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  1. Granard Moat - Hidden Treasure (continued)

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    connected with it that there is a secret tunnel to Graine's fort which is situated in the town land of Ballingall in the Parish of Granard Co Longford. The secret entrance leaves from the Moat to the fort and there all weapons of war were kept for safety in olden times.
    It was there Diarmuid and Graine hid from Finn.

    Patrick Reilly
    Std. 6
    Told by
    Rose Anne Cuffe
    Aged 80 years
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Industries 1860 - 1870

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    Industries (1860-1870)
    Chandlery
    Chandlery was carried on by James Garvey who lived in the present house occupied by Mr Ledwith. Garvey made soap, tallow candles called dips and mould candles.
    Dye-ing
    Dyeing was carried on very extensively by the Tormey family. They lived in the house now occupied by Miss Monford. The works were at the rear.
    Tanning
    Tanning was carried on at the back of the present Medical Hall (Irwin's)
    Michael Coyle Std. VI
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Coyle
    Gender
    Male