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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
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P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 241

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    woollens. Some people dyed them by boiling logwood and water in a pot for about fifteen minutes. Then they put the garment into the pot and boiled again. After half-an-hour they took up the pot and mixed copprice with the mixture. Then after more boiling the garment turned black. Some people also dyed woollens with moss and ink.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs T. King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare