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School: Brosna (C.) (roll number 13019)

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Brosna, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhúnaighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0449, Page 529

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    set, they dipped the mould into very hot water for a second, and then the candle came out quite easily. These candles were very brittle and were always hung up so that they wouldn't berak.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Norrie Leahy
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Norrie Leahy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Address
    Tooreennablauha, Co. Kerry