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School: Drumcoghill

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Drumcoghill Lower, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Iomaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 284

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 284

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    "Snuffing" and "Helping"
    These rush lights needed constant attendance. The portion above the Clip soon was used up, the candle-tender then pulled it up a little with the fingers of left hand, holding the clip open with the right. This was called "helping" The waste on the top had to be removed also. The mother &c would say Help and Snuff the candle.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mrs A. Montgomery
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Corr, Co. Cavan