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School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)

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Drimoleague, Co. Cork
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Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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  1. Old Crafts - Candle-Making

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    In olden times people made candles with the fat of sheep and with frieze thread in a mould made of tin. The thread was fixed through the centre of the mould and the fat was melted and poured in and after a few minutes the mould was put in water and the candle could be easily taken out. These were the only kind of candles used.
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
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