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School: Ráth na Loch (C.), Fearann Fuar (roll number 17000)

Location:
Ranalough, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0446, Page 080

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    Candles were made in every household in this district long ago. When a cow or goat was killed all the fat was secured and cut up in small pieces. It was then put into a big pot and hung over the fire until it was rendered or melted. A candle-shaped mould was then produced in which twisted threads were passed though the middle to form the wick and fastened in the end by a nail. The mould was then put standing on a sod of turf and into this mould the tallow was then poured and left in it for a short time to cool. When the tallow was hard the mould was heated to the fire. It was then drawn out in the shape of a candle and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Molly Breen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballybeg, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Kate Breen
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Ballybeg, Co. Kerry