School: Ballycanew (2) (roll number 12742)

Location:
Baile Uí Chonnmhaí, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Caitlín Maybury
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0890, Page 007

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    The Tanning industry was very profitable. 14d per lb of leather being the usual price.
    American leather was then supplied at a cheaper rate. The price of the home stuff fell to 7d per lb so that tanneries closed down all over the country.
    Cromelagh local name for article which held the rush light.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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