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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0977, Page 106

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  1. Candle-Making in Olden Times

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    In this townland rush candles were made by the people for giving light during the Winter.
    In the early Summer the rushes were cut gathered and left to dry until Autumn.
    Then they were peeled by the women of the house. They peeled the green skin from the rush
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      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
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