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School: Shannagh (roll number 8400)

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Shannagh, Co. Donegal
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J. Hutchman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1032, Page 039

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    In olden times the people used rush candles to give them light at night before oil lamps were used. These were made in the following manner, Four or five stalks of rushes were got and the outer green skin peeled off them. Then these were dipped in boiled goose lard and twisted tightly together. They were then ready for burning. A large potato or turnip was got and a small hole made in it into which the candle was stuck.
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Francis Hilley
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Shannagh, Co. Donegal