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School: Clologe (roll number 15948)

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Clologe, Co. Wexford
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Luighseach de Grae
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0896, Page 140

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    Candles were made in Mr Maguire's house always when he was young. Tin moulds were used. The mutton fat was melted and poured into the mould where the wick was held in the centre. The mould was cooled and the candles were pushed out. No other candles were known at that time.
    Brought by
    Peggie Maguire
    Told by
    Mr. Michael Maguire
    Ballinakill
    Ferns.
    Aged 82
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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