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School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137B, Page 13_019

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  1. Candles

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    Long ago they used to make candles out of rushes. Thye used to peel the out side skin off them. They put grace through the white rushes and make a candle off them.
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    English
    Collector
    Míchael Kilcoyne
    Gender
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  2. Dyeing

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    Long ago they used to colour stockings and wool from bog Ink. They would put down ? first. boil it well and get the juice of it and put the wool into it and it would
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