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School: Killyconnan (B.)

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Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Kearney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0979, Page 012

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    Candles made from rushes were in common use in the parish of lavey about ninety years ago. The candles were made in the following way:
    Strong rushes were procured. These rushes were called bullrushes. They were "peeled" that is, the green outer coating was removed from one side leaving a strip of green untouched. The "peeled" rushes were then rubbed with grease, which was obtained by frying fat bacon in a boat-shaped pot, with three legs. This pot was locally called a 'grisset". The greased rushes were then hung in the chimney over the fire and allowed to dry. They could then be used.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Kearney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Francis Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Lavey, Co. Cavan