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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
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Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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    Candle making was carried on in the homes of most people in former times for their own use. There was a mould, and the fats of cows, sheep, and goats were dissolved by the heating and pouring of water into the mould in a liquid state and then left to cool. A cotton cord was used for the weck.
    Basket making was carried on also in many places such as Glenageenty [Glanageenty ?] by Kerry Lyon's about 40 years ago. Spinning
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Dowling
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    51
    Address
    Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry