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School: Crossmolina (B.)

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Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Risteárd Ó Corcaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0152, Page 518

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    Candles were made long ago out of bull rushes. The rushes were got in ponds, lakes and on river banks.
    After drying the rushes at the fire each rush was dipped in oil. A bundle of them was then tied together and lighted.
    Basket making was a common occupation among the old people years ago. When traders came to a house the people
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    A. Gallagher
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thomas Garrett
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Address
    Crossmolina, Co. Mayo