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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
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An tSr. Aileabhaird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 256

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    Candle making:
    Years ago people used to make candles in the district of Ballina. they were made from the fat of animals. The wick was made out of a rush, the outside of which was peeled off. They had a shape for making the candles and they put the rush into this, then poured in the liquid fat and left it there until the candle took the required shape. They were (not) careful not to leave it there any longer for if they did they would have trouble in taking it out of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary D' Arcy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    P. Roahn
    Address
    Cullenagh, Co. Tipperary