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School: Baile an Leasa (roll number 15561)

Location:
Ballinlass, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Treasa Bean Uí Mhathghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 0252

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  1. Candles Made from Rushes

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    In Ireland some time ago there was no kind of light except candles made from rushes. At first they used to dry them. When they were dry the skin was taken off and they were put to soak for a week in grease of any kind. They were allowed dry again and kept until they were needed.
    One rush
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Egan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    Over 12
    Address
    Carrowkeelanahglass, Co. Galway