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School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)

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Na Coirríní, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 090

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 090

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  1. Old Crafts - Limekilns (continued)

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  2. Old Crafts - Candle-Making

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    Long ago all the people made their own candles. Goat fat was used for this purpose. A mould or a hole in the middle of a turnip was used to shape the candle. The fat was put heating in a pan. A cord was pulled through the mould.
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