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School: An Talamh Bán

Location:
Tallavbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137, Page 112

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    Soap:-
    Long ago, people would get tallow and put some kind of powder through it. Then it was boiled in a pot for about two and a half hours. They afterwards lifted it and cut it up into pieces and used it as soap.
    Candles:-
    They made candles from tallow and rushes. They pealed the rushes, then dipped them into tallow and hung them up to dry.
    Baskets:-
    They made a rim from a couple of strong thick rods, or a bent stick. Then they got briars and
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