School: Caimthír (Camphire), Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 15129)
- Location:
- Camphire, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Nóra Bean Uí Chradóig
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Rope-making
Rope-making is carried on much in Camphire, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford by the fishermen. It is made from horses tails and woven by hand.
Wheel-making
Wheel-making is carried on inFountain, Tallow, Co. Waterford. They are made from oak or elm and the pieces are made first and then put together.
Lime-burning in kilns
The burning of lime in kilns is carried on in Dromana. The limestone is broken up with pick-axes and coln is thrown into it and lighted. - Candle-making
Long ago candles were made from the fat of animals in almost every(continues on next page)- Informant
- Tomás Ó Núnáin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Occupation
- Feirmeoir