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School: Glenderry (roll number 10403)

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Gleathbhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417C, Page 02_026

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    In olden times when there were no such things as gas, or lamps or electric light, or anything like the light we enjoy at the present day, the people made candles at their homes. They called these "Padogs." They were made from the fat of animals. They got pieces of cotton thread for a wick and they twisted these together and they put it through the middle of the mould leaving a little bit
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nicholas Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry