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School: Mághthobair (Mohober), Dúrlas Éile (roll number 7048)

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Maigh Thobair, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Mathghamhna
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  1. Old Crafts - Candle-Manufacture

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    Obtained from:- Jack Cashin, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
    Obtained by:- Ena Fitz-Gerald, Ballintaggart, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.
    'Candle Manufacture'
    Candles were made at Mr. paddy Walshe's in Ballintaggart. The rushes were collected and plaited. They were then dipped in a pot of fat called called tallow and stretched on a board to dry. These were called 'Rush Candles' and sometimes called 'Dip Candles'. The next candle was the yellow candle and it was made by the hand. The tallow was rolled round the candle and left to dry. These candles were called Tallow Candles.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. déanamh coinnle (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ena Fitz-Gerald
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile an tSagairt, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Jack Cashin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Baile an Gharraí, Co. Thiobraid Árann

  2. Old Crafts - Candle-Manufacture

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    Candles were made in Knockulty at Mr. Walter McCormack's at one time in the year 1870 or 1872. To produce the candles, goat's tallow was melted, and allowed to cool for a few minutes. Then the mould was prepared and a wick of cotton thread was put into it. Then the candle would drop out. They used a mould and a laddl, and a pan for melting the tallow. These candles were known as mould candles. They were very durable.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. déanamh coinnle (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Angie Noonan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cnoc Ulta, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Mr Walter Mc Cormack
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Cnoc Ulta, Co. Thiobraid Árann