School: St John of God Convent, Rathdowney (roll number 16203)

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up on the wall as the dwelling houses were very small then. The drinking utensils were earthenware mugs or big pint tins.

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There was no such thing as paraffin in those days so "dipped" rushes were used through out the whole year. The rushes were got on the river-bank. A large pot of lard or grease was prepared and the rushes were dipped in it. After this they were left to dry and instead of a candlestick, and ink-bottle or jar was used.
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