School: Baile Mór Síl Anmchadha (Laurencetown)
- Location:
- Laurencetown, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Seán Ó Cogaidhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0055, Page 0164
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- (continued from previous page)landlord took over the bog they had to burn cow dungs and sticks. The sticks served for giving light, bog deal being much sought after for this purpose. Rushes dipped in grease and heated on a grisset also were used for lighting purposes.(continues on next page)
- (continued from previous page)Tom Dolan, Sycamore Hill.Fowl and animals were also sheltered in the kitchen. They used to have the calf under the table, and a hole in the floor out of which he was fed. They would not sweep out the floor after night fall.If they were washing their feet and no man in the house would wash the cock's feet first.
- Patty Pardy, Laurencetown.Candles were made from goat's tallow. The rushes which were used were gathered between two Lady's Days - 15th August and 8th September. They were peeled and
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- Patty Pardy
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- Laurencetown, Co. Galway
