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School: Dromina, Ráth Luirc (roll number 11262)

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Dromina, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Daniel Hishon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0367, Page 428

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    OLD CRAFTS: CANDLE MAKING
    Candles were made in this district long ago. People who made them had a mould. Strong thread was used for wicks. Melted fat was poured around the wick into the mould.
    Rush lights were also used and were made as follows. Rushes were peeled and cut into convenient lengths. They were dipped in oil or melted fat and were then hung over the fireplace and used when required.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary O' Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Wall
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Cork