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School: Castleblayney (2) (roll number 10649)

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Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
William Boyd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 378

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  1. How Candles Were Made in Our District

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    About a hundred years ago they only light used in our district was got from candles. They were made in this way. First a small boat shaped pan was procured. Resin was put into it and boiled. Pieces of cotton were made into wicks and soaked in the liquid resin. They were put out in the air to harden. When partly hardened they were rolled to make them a better shape. When finished they burned quite well.
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Leanor Hughes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Annyart, Co. Monaghan

  2. Candle-Making

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    Long ago candles were made by means of rushes and tallow.
    The rushes were first cut and dried round the fire. When dried they were cut in lengths and the
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