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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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    they left it there for a few days until it got hard.
    Then they took out the candle by catching the thread called the wick. Then the candle was fit for use.
    Other people went to the bog, and cut "Bog dale", they dried it over the fire, they kept it (over) lighting in turn in their hands during the night. They cut the wood into splinters so they gave good light to all who were in the house.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    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