School: Claonar agus Carraig, Cill an Mhuilinn

Location:
Cill an Mhuilinn, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Síothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0372, Page 260

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  3. XML “Starch-Making”
  4. XML “Candle-Making”

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  1. Potatoes are washed and peeled for making starch. Then they are grated and washed in a strainer until the water is clear. The water is then put into a pan and left over night. In the morning the water is taken off and the starch is found in the bottom of the pan.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs P. Linehan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    47
    Address
    Caisleán Caoimhín, Co. Chorcaí
  2. First fresh lard is put into a pot and melted. Then hot water is poured in and the grease rises to the top. A wick is then tied to a rod and pulled through the grease, which clings to the wick. This procedure is kept up till the candle gets round
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