School: Ráth na Loch (C.), Fearann Fuar (roll number 17000)
- Location:
- Ranalough, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Aodhgáin
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- Candles were made in every household in this district long ago. When a cow or goat was killed all the fat was secured and cut up in small pieces. It was then put into a big pot and hung over the fire until it was rendered or melted. A candle-shaped mould was then produced in which twisted threads were passed though the middle to form the wick and fastened in the end by a nail. The mould was then put standing on a sod of turf and into this mould the tallow was then poured and left in it for a short time to cool. When the tallow was hard the mould was heated to the fire. It was then drawn out in the shape of a candle and(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Molly Breen
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballybeg, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Mrs Kate Breen
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Ballybeg, Co. Kerry