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School: Bennettschurch, Baile Mhic Cairbre

Location:
Graignagower, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Dhíomasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 163

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  1. Wild Animals (continued)

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    When the badger is caught he will fight dogs or men. If he has his back against a wall he will fight for his life to the last.
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  2. Old Trades

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    The old trades which were practised in my district long ago were, carpentry, making ploughs and spinning.
    Long ago people made candles from sheep's fat. This fat is called tallow. Spinning quits is practised in my district yet. Baskets were made from switches. Long ago carpenters made timber ploughs. A common harrow was used long ago.
    Long ago people made their living by weaving and spinning. Burning lime was done in every lime kiln long ago. Men made ropes and hemp from flax. Leather was
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Bean Uí Corbhain
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    66
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Curraghateskin, Co. Waterford