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Rush Candles

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The kind of light that used to be used in every house about sixty years ago was got from rush candles. These candles were made by pulling rushes from the roots, then peeling the skin off them, next lard or unsalted butter was melted in a pan. Then the peeled rushes were dipped in the grease and tied up in little bunches and hung near the fire to dry. Tinkers used to make what was called a sconce to hold the candles while burning.
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Topics
1. gníomhaíochtaí
  gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
  gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
  déanamh coinnle (~728)
Language

English
Collector
Patrick James Moran
Gender

Male

Informant
Mrs Kelly
Gender

Female
Address

An Chreig, Co. Mhaigh Eo