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School: Tullaroan (C.) (roll number 3530)

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Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny
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Cáit, Bean Uí Eidhin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 146

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    Long ago people made candles for there own use. Lard, as it was taken from the pig, was melted over the fire in a big pot. Then a long cylindrical shape was let rest along the top of the pot. The wicks are tied out of the shape by means of twine and let hang down in to the lard. After about ten minutes in the lard the shape is taken up and let cool. When the lard is cool the candle can be lit.
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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
    Kitty Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Oldtown, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    James Moore
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    43
    Address
    Oldtown, Co. Kilkenny