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School: Faithche (B.) (roll number 11405)

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Faha West, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Muircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0458, Page 046

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0458, Page 046

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  2. Old Trades

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    In olden times candles were made in nearly every house in this district. The fat of a goat or the fat of a cow was melted and it was put into a mould. A wick made of woven thread was put in the middle of this mould and the mould was put in some cool place to let the melted fat harden and then it was used for light.
    Coopers
    Denis Mannix Firies was a great cooper. He could make barrels and churns and keelers. This man died about
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