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School: Gleannóg, Malla (roll number 9448)

Location:
Glannoge, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Mrs K. Barrow
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0363, Page 119

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  1. Candle Making Long Ago

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    Long ago the poor people could not buy candles. In some districts candles could not be got.
    When the people went to the bog they got a supply of bogdale from which the candles were made. They got the bogdale under the surface. Some of the banks were five feet in depth so that they were able to get enough of the dale.
    The dale was left dry in the sun. Then it was left over the fire so that it was well "seasoned". Then it was cut into small pieces called "splinters". They are the shape of a candle but much lighter. One of these would last for a night.
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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
    Kevin Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shanavoher, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Danial D. Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shanavoher, Co. Cork