School: Clonaslee (C.) (roll number 16031)

Location:
Cluain na Slí, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
Bean Uí Uigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0824, Page 178

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  1. Candles
    All the old people made their own candles long ago. They made them out of rushes. They always kept a tub of grease behind the door and when they wanted candles, they went and got bundles of rushes and dipped them in the tub. The candles used to show very good light.
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