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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

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Killyfad, Co. Longford
Teacher:
William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 345

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    basket-making. Patrick Flynn who lived in the townland of Kelleter was also another old basket-maker and Jame Caherly of Kelleter was a famous basket-maker.
    Thatching. Bill Keane who lived in the townland of White rock was an old thatcher. John Brady who lived in Esker was also an old thatcher.
    Candle making. In his grandfathers time rush candles were the only means of light. This is the way the rush candles were made. First they peeled them then they dipped them in grease and afterwards hung them up to dry.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Hughes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumhaughly, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Denis Hughes
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Drumhaughly, Co. Longford