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School: Losad (roll number 10726)

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Losset, Co. Monaghan
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Herbert Taylor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0929, Page 012

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    Long ago candles were made in the people's houses. First some strong sheaves of rushes were cut and peeled. A strip of green was left on each side of the rush so as to keep it firm. Then a small pot called a grisot was got, and pig's lard was put into this. The rushes were dipped in this and left to dry.
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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
    Eileen Costello
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumgoan, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    James Costello
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumgoan, Co. Monaghan