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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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    There were candles made in Mr. Gilmor's. They were made from rushes which grew wild and fat which was got from the butchers. They peeled the rushes and steeped them, and then sent them to Castletown where they were shaped and cleaned and wicks were put in them. Mr. McDermott did this work. The Gilmor's still know the way to make candles.
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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
    Alice Hickey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mr Oakes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath