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School: Adamstown (roll number 3755)

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Maigh Arnaí, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Donnchadh Cuirtéis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0899, Page 325

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    Candles were made by people in years gone by.
    They were made from mutton fat. Which was melted and poured into a mould shaped like a candle, with a wick fastened at the top, and pulled through the centre. When the mould got cold the candle was made.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary B. Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún Eamhna, Co. Loch Garman
    Informant
    Mrs Bridget Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Address
    Dún Eamhna, Co. Loch Garman