School: Iubhrach (roll number 8074)
- Location:
- Úrach, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: Cristíne Ní Shíoda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0189, Page 243
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Before Parrafin oil was introduced there were different kinds of candles made locally. One was called a 'tallow' candle, the other was called a 'rush' candle.
The tallow candle was made from animal fat or grease which was poured into an iron mould or tube with a cotton tread drawn through the mould for a wick. When the grease froze the candle was made.
The rush candle was made from rushes known as bull rushes, which grow on the edges of lakes and rivers or in marshy land. The skin was peeled off them and then they were dipped.(continues on next page)
