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    The Rush Light
    In olden times the people of my district depended solely on rush light in the country.
    When making those candles the boys generally cut long strong rushes which were found in a soft marshy place.
    These they peeled and tied in bundles and they then left them to season and harden.
    Next they soaked the peeled rushes in grease or fat.
    When night came, one of the candles were lighted and it showed light as brilliantly as the lamps of the
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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
    John Guihen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cartron, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    John Guihen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cartron, Co. Roscommon