School: Caladh (B.) (roll number 11920)

Location:
Callow, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Ciaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126F, Page 11_035

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    Then, they would light the candle, and leave it in the middle of the floor to show the people light during the night. Others used to pull rushes, and dry them by the fire. They would peal the skin off them when they would be dry. Then, they would steep them in grease, and they would be fit for lighting.
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Neary
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lismoran, Co. Mayo