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School: Achadh Luachra

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Aghaloory, Co. Cavan
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S. Ó Hárdaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0991, Page 006

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  2. Old Crafts - Candle-Making

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    Long ago before we had the use of pariffin oil, gas, or electricity the people had to make their own light. It was a very poor light. Rush-candles were the first that came into use. The people used to pull the rushes, and bring them in. Then they peeled the skins off them, all to one little strip which was used as a wick. They then dipped them in grease, and they were ready for use. They had a candle-stick made for the purpose of holding them. Next came the tallow-candles. They were made from melted fat, and they were very dirty, and greasy, and showed only a pale, yellow light.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumbrucklis, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Smyth
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Drumbrucklis, Co. Cavan