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School: Árd-chill

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Ardkill More, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0978, Page 256

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    Hob-lamps are made sometimes by placing an empty spool on top of a large Bovril bottle and drawing a piece of cotton cloth through the hole in the spool. The bottle contains the oil & never leaks. Some farmers place these over the cow's manger, & light them when giving the cows any attention at night. They can be carried from one farm-house to another and do not easily blow out.
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