School: Baile an Daingin (C.) (roll number 4828)

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1. Trades IV

   

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   IV. There was a bakery in Ballindine and also a distilary where McHugh's is now. One of the houses is called the Brewery. Mrs. French Killeen Ballindine Age about 60 years Pupil's Name Kathleen Fahey V. a tallow-chandler was the name of the man who made candles. The candles were made of rushes steeped in tallow. the tallow used be in a little pot called the grisset. John McHugh Ballindine Age 48 yrs Pupil's Name Nanette Waldron VI. There is a well in Ballindine called Faideog where they used steep the candles Miss Kelly. Ballindine Age about 76 years Pupil's Name Kathleen Hession

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   Topics

   1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
         1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Fahey

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   An Cillín, Co. Mhaigh Eo

   Informant

   Mrs French

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   c. 60

   Address

   An Cillín, Co. Mhaigh Eo

2. Trades V

   

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   A tallow chandler was the name of the man who used to make candles. The candles are made of rushes steeped in tallow. The tallow used to be in a little pot called the grisset.

   

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3. Trades VI

   

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   There is a well in Ballindine called Fadeóg where they used to steep(?) the candles.

   

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