School: An Gleann, Graiguenamanagh

Location:
Glynn, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
P. Ó Flaithbheartaigh
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    Many years ago candles were made in Dranagh.

    Many years ago candles were made in Dranagh. These candles were called skithogues. The people used to get flax and plait it, and put it in tallow, and then dry it, and the candles would hold burning while the people would be eating their supper.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Kealy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Dranagh, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Maurice Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Ballycrinnigan, Co. Carlow