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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

Location:
Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 222

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  1. Candle-Making

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    Forty or fifty years ago the people in this district made candles out of rushes and tallow. They were called dip candles and were used especially in the winter.
    There were some rushes pulled and cut into convenient lengths. Then the skin was peeled off them except a small strip to strengthen the candle. Next they were dipped into melted suet and left to dry.
    They made splendid candles and were much used by poor people. While burning they were generally left standing in the neck of empty bottles.
    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
    Collector
    Bridgie Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryhillagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Namara
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryhillagh, Co. Mayo