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Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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    out of them, they were then taken and soaked with this liquid made from fat. Thus the rush candles were made.
    When dry and hardened the bundles were sorted away for use. There was a small bit of fine tin made round and tacked on the side of the candle stick at the top. This was called a socket. You could pull the candle up or down as it was needed.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Rogers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathbaun, Co. Mayo