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School: Ferbane (Convent)

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Ferbane, Co. Offaly
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Sr Patrick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0814, Page 064

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    Candle - making. Long ago candle - making was carried out in this district.
    Rushes were first got and peeled and dipped in grease two or three times. Then they were put up the chimney to dry and they were then used as candles.
    Basket - making. Up to the present day basket - making is carried on in my district. Sally rods are got and woven in and out together until they form a basket.
    Spinning. Up to seventeen years ago spinning was carried on in this district. First of all wool was got from the sheep. It was then
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aine Gilligan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gallen, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mr Michael Gilligan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallen, Co. Offaly