School: Robertson (roll number 13372)

Location:: Baile an tSratha, Co. Dhún na nGall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 181

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In olden times, spinning was carried on in this district. When the wool was taken off the sheep, it was carded and then it was spun with a spinning wheel. These are the ruins of an old flour-mill at Bridgetown. It was built about a hundred years ago, but it had not been used for sixty years. It is seven stories high and when it was in use, it gave employed to a great many people. Long ago, candles were made in this district. They were not the same as the candles we have now. They were made from rushes. The green part was taken of the outside of the rushes and the outside part was dipped in grease and left till it was dry.
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Topics
1. gníomhaíochtaí
  gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
  gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
Language

English
Collector
Ella Scott
Gender

Female
Address

Ballymagrorty, Co. Dhún na nGall

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