School: Gleann Draoi, An Tulach

Location:
Glendree, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Seán Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0590, Page 171

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    Freestone
    I know you would like to hear about Freestone.Freestone is got in rivers near this place.It is useful for cleaning chairs,tables and floors.it is got in rivers and is brought home and left out in the sun to dry and whiten.then the chairs are washed,the freestone is broken up.Then it is rubbed on and when dry it whitens.
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    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
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