School: Granard (B.) (Muire Gan Smál) (roll number 13963)

Location:
Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
León Mac Craith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 193

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  2. Industries (1860-1870)
    Chandlery
    Chandlery was carried on by James Garvey who lived in the present house occupied by Mr Ledwith. Garvey made soap, tallow candles called dips and mould candles.
    Dye-ing
    Dyeing was carried on very extensively by the Tormey family. They lived in the house now occupied by Miss Monford. The works were at the rear.
    Tanning
    Tanning was carried on at the back of the present Medical Hall (Irwin's)
    Michael Coyle Std. VI
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