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School: Tulach Ruacháin

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Tulrohaun, Co. Mayo
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Mary Agnes Smyth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 500

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  1. The Old Trades

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    Long ago the old people were very thrifty. Every man was able to make every article needed in the home. First they made their own candles. They got rushes and peeled them and dried them and dipped them in melted tallow. When that was set the candle was fit for use. They also made their own candle-sticks.
    They also made places for hens
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gertie Ronayne
    Gender
    Female