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School: Cluain Uamha (C.) (roll number 12828)

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Cloyne, Co. Cork
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E. Geeleher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0394, Page 155

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    John Dibbs in Rock Street made candles. The "Tallow" or the cow's fat was boiled and put into a mould that had five wicks. When this was taken out the candle was made. The head was then shaped on it. There was great demand for these. The people who could not afford to buy these made their own ones. Rushes were peeled and dipped in melted "Tallow." There was great light from these candles.
    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
    A. Doolin
    Address
    Ballymaloe More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    James Doolin
    Gender
    Male