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School: Swords (C.) (roll number 7339)

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Swords, Co. Dublin
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Mrs Shortall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0788, Page 81

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    Once upon a time Swords was famous for its many industries. As years passed by most of these industries have ceased to be carried on.
    Soaps and candlemaking.
    Certain people in Swords engaged themselves in making soaps and candles. They made the soap from ashes and other things, and the candles they made from wax, tallow and fat.
    Farming implements.
    A native of Swords named Mac Evoy was famous for the spades he made. He sold the spades to the farmers, who were very pleased with them.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Phyllis Kerrigan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathbeal, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    James Kerrigan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathbeal, Co. Dublin