School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)
- Location:
- Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Margaret Flynn
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- (continued from previous page)Candle was made in this way:
Moulds were used for shaping. Grease was poured into the mould in the centre of which a string or wick was inserted. When cold they were taken out of the Mould and were ready for use.Making of Soap.
In olden days soap was made by the people for their own use. It was made as follows.
Ferns were procured at first and let wither. They were burned and water thrown on their ashes and then rolled into small balls.- Collector
- Monica Tierney
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs Tierney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim