School: Morton St. Convent Nat. S. (roll number 12349)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Miss Annie O' Dwyer
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  1. Candle Making in Olden Times.
    In the olden times people used to make their own candles with tallow. They used to kill sheep and take the fat off the meat and melt it on the fire. When it was melted they used to leave it cool, then put it into a bath andpour hot water
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy O Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Michael O' Brien
    Gender
    Male