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School: Cilleanna (Kilhanna), Maghcromtha (roll number 13193)

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Johnstown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Henry Goode
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0339, Page 045

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    In former years, many types of crafts were carried on in this district, but very few of these are now continued.
    Candle-making was a very common industry. These were made from tallow. The fat of a cow was rendered, and then some of it was poured into a candle mould, which was a about the size and shape of a candle.
    This mould was pointed at one end, and a small hole was in top of the pointed end. Through this hole was put a cotton wick, which was twisted round a nail at the other end. This helped to keep the wick straight and in the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Dromey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mamucky, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs J. Dromey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mamucky, Co. Cork