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School: Monaghan (Convent, Girls) (roll number 359)

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Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
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Sr Síle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0956, Page 195

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  1. The Making of Candles (continued)

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    underneath. The resin was first boiled with some fat in the cam. The piece of rush was dipped in the mixture which they called "tallow", and then made round by rubbing it between two hands. This was repeated until the candle was thick enough for use. The candle was left aside then until it became dry and hard.
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    Una Finegan,
    Newbliss
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    Mrs. Brady,
    Conaghy
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  2. Weather Signs

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    Weather Signs
    People say a rainbow in the morning signifies a storm at sea, but if a rainboy is seen at night fine weather is predicted. Old people maintain that if a rainbow begins over a townland, and ends
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