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School: Scartaglen (roll number 8184)

Location:
Scartaglin, Co. Kerry
Teachers:
D. Ó Dubháin E. Ó Murchú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0448, Page 133

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    candles.
    Long ago candles were made from tallow. This was got either from the fat of the cow or the goat. The fat of the cow was melted on the fire and then turned into moulds, with a wick in the centre in the shape of the candles.
    Long ago baskets were made of sallies or ash.
    Clothes were dyed in olden times with some things that were got in the bog.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Buckley
    Gender
    Female