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School: Mohill (2) (roll number 8673)

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Mohill, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Éamonn Bairéad
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0215, Page 144

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    Lime burning is a very old industry and extends back for many generations. The methods employed are much the same as they were hundreds of years ago. The lime kiln is built in the shape of a barrel, with this difference, that it is a little narrower at the bottom than the top. The kiln is usually built inside with sandstone outside of which is a mixture of blue or yellow clay mixed with stones and about 18 inches
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. lime-burning (~280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patricia Devine
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mohill, Co. Leitrim