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School: Druim Mór (roll number 16278)

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Dromore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Catháin
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    Long ago there were no lamps in the country atall. Every body made his own candles out of rushes and grease and they cost him very little. First the big stout rushes were cut and peeled. Then they were tied in bunches and left up the chimney to dry. When they were dry there were steeped in grease and then they were left out to cool. Then they were ready for use.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joe Cleary
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Frank Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Dunneill, Co. Sligo