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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    Many years ago when the people had no oil lamps or candles they made their own light. When they killed a cow or a sheep or a goat they would take the fat out of them, then they would melt it.
    When they had it melted they got a mould, then they platted white cotton thread together, when they had that done, they put the thread into the mould, leaving a bit of the thread above the top of the mould. Then they poured the melted fat into the mould
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tiduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Ned Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kerry Head, Co. Kerry