School: Littlewood, Coolkenna

Location:
Killabeg, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
John Sargent
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0922, Page 267

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0922, Page 267

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  1. Line Kiln for burning "pebble" lime
    Remains of kiln still to be seen on Mr Doyle land at Killaheg.
    A tannery is supposed to have existed on the site of the present Coolkenno Hall
    A glass works is supposed to have existed at Moylisha, Aghold.
    Charcoal burning Kilns are supposed to have existed in several places principally in Killinare (Charcoal) ( Timber)
    "The Churches" stones on Aghold Hill, nobody can given any explanation of the names.
    Water Mills near Killabeg, there is still a place known as the Winnowing Bank.
    A Toy Factory was started here about 30 years ago but after a year or two it was abandoned.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. lime-burning (~280)
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    English