School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí
- Location:
- Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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- Candle making was carried on in the homes of most people in former times for their own use. There was a mould, and the fats of cows, sheep, and goats were dissolved by the heating and pouring of water into the mould in a liquid state and then left to cool. A cotton cord was used for the weck.Basket making was carried on also in many places such as Glenageenty [Glanageenty ?] by Kerry Lyon's about 40 years ago. Spinning(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Dowling
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 51
- Address
- Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry