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    Electric light lighting up our homes; but this certainly is different to long ago when the Irish had to depend on one candle light known as The Rush light.
    This I understand was the method adopted by them in making Rush Candles.- Rushes were procured about a fort-night previous to the Candle making. Those were left to dry in bundles in a warm place near the fire. Afterwards they were taken down, peeled and dipped in grease. Then they were left to dry again and after a short time were ready for use. The ancient custom is still prevailed in Ireland on "Little Christmas night.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrow Beg, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mr Finneran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Occupation
    Merchant
    Address
    Keadew, Co. Roscommon