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School: Sean-Chill

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Riobárd Ó Conaill
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    candles together. They were inserted in dough to keep them upright. This dough was then preserved for a year and was supposed to have a cure if applied to the affected spot. They used to say the rosary around the candles in memory of the Twelve Apostles. Each member used to mark a candle for himself. The first candle to go out showed that member of the family would be the first to die.
    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
    R. O' Connell
    Address
    Kilkerrin, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Thomas Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Occupation
    Smith
    Address
    Annaghbeg, Co. Galway