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School: Cluain (1), Baile an Droichid

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Clonmore, Co. Carlow
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Ss. Ó Laochdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0908, Page 219

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    and it was left there for some minutes according to the size. Then it was taken out and rinsed thoroughly in cold water. It was mostly used for black.
    Saffron is another dye which is like a yellow powder. It is also used for the colouring of milk puddings but much of it is not used for that purpose as it is only used to take the place of eggs. It colours it like eggs. The saffron is used for the dyeing of yellow articles but lately since dyes are stocked in shops there is no use
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. dyeing (~134)
    2. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynakill, Co. Carlow