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School: Bracknagh (1)

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Bracknagh, Co. Offaly
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Isabella Graham
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    11
    Old Crafts
    Spinning was carried on in the local houses. Mrs Cobbe (Closast) sowed flax. from which Mrs Cobbe made some very beautiful linen articles.
    Rushes dipped in grease were substitutes for candles.
    Bog deal when lit served as a very suitable candle for the country houses.
    Basket-making is still carried on in the district. The farmers still make farm-baskets.
    Thatch - Cottages are re-thatched by the owners, or by some neighbour skilled in the craft.
    Barrel and corn making is carried on in the district at present. Mr Watson excels at this craft, and also at wheel making.
    Lime is burnt in Finley's kiln. People whitewash their kitchens with this good lime.
    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
    Informant
    Charles Mc Kay
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Mike Cobbe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bogtown, Co. Offaly