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School: Cluain (1), Baile an Droichid

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Clonmore, Co. Carlow
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Ss. Ó Laochdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0908, Page 210

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    Rush lights were made in olden in this district.
    There were made in the following way:_ very long thick strong rushes were got in a slough of water. They were first dried over the fire. Then they were peeled and a little strip of skin left on one side to keep them together.
    Then they were drawn through grease which would have no salt. Butter without salt was usually used for the purpose.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Keogh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyshane, Co. Carlow