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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 127

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    And then the small end was stuck on a turnip to keep it steady, then the liquid was poured into the wide en.
    The wick being perfectly straight was left standing for a while to cool then the candle was made.
    They usually heated them to the fire to draw out the candle
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
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    Language
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    Collector
    Joan Fitzgerald
    Gender
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    An Chill Mhór, Co. Chiarraí