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School: Cor na Muclach (roll number 14470)

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Cornamucklagh North, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Annie Ryan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 103

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 103

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  1. Song about the Drowning Tragedy in Lough Allen (continued)

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  2. Old Crafts - Rush Candles

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    Rush candles were in common use about seventy years ago. These candles were made in every house. Green rushes were about the best for making them.
    The process by which rush candles were made was very simple. Thick rushes were got and (peeled) the skin peeled off leaving a narrow strip fo skin the whole length of the rush.
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