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School: Áth Glórach (Aglorach) (roll number 16942)

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Ahgloragh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Ainlighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0080, Page 366

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    Long ago when there were no candles or lamps people used rush lights. The rushes were got in bogs and taken home in bundles and peeled. All the covering was not taken off but a little bit was left on each rush to support it. Whey they were peeled they were dried. This was done by placing them over the fire on sticks from one hob to the other one. When they were thoroughly dry they were greased. they were then tied in and were placed in a dry place and were used when required. In every house there used to be a grisset for melting lard to dip the rushes into when required
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Margaret Collins
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Corskeagh Beg, Co. Galway