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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Ó gCairbre (roll number 14813)

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Ross Carbery, Co. Cork
Teacher:
An tSr. Áilbe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0308, Page 130

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  3. XML “St Cummin's Well”
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  1. St Cummin's Well (continued)

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    towards the beach. Unfortunately he was struck by one of the rollers, and he fell under the boat, which crushed him to death.
    It is rather strange how it happened, but those who knew that he interfered with the well, say that it was a visitation from Providence.
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  2. How Candles Were Made at Home

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    First the tallow was got and boiled until it was melted. Then a wick was made of hemp or cotton thread, and put in the middle of a mould which was used for the purpose. A nail was placed length ways at each end of the mould and the wick was tied on to it so as it would remain straight. Then the tallow was poured into the mould, and it was left there until it was nearly set and it was then taken out.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    2. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Gíollaphádraig
    Gender
    Female