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School: Bracknagh (2)

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Bracknagh, Co. Offaly
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S. Mac Giobúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0800, Page 043

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    People used grind their own corn long ago by means of querns--some of them still to be seen, but not used now.
    A family named Darrow lived in Cappagh ([Ballynowlart Offaly) about 80 years ago. they used make cheese there and send it to Dublin. Foundation of house still to be seen.
    There was a flour mill at the mill bridge (near Mr Wynne's forge) long ago. (Situated in Ballynowlart Offaly).
    A grandard was used for grinding corn--not used now.
    Drawing of a Granard
    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
    Edward Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Bracknagh, Co. Offaly