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School: Duleek (C.) (roll number 3114)

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Duleek, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Dhonnchadha
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  1. Methods of Lighting in Olden Times

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    Before lamps or paraffin was introduced the old men and women made wax candles.
    Some were made from two tallow candles which were melted and then left to get hard.
    When it was hard enough it was rolled into a long stem and a piece of a cord greased and was put in to the middle of the candle.
    Honey Candles
    Other candles were made from honey which was melted. Then it
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Callaghan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lunderstown, Co. Meath