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School: Urhan (B.) (roll number 12259)

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Urhin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0275, Page 147

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    they used to put it to the fire until it soften a little. Then they would catch the nail and pull out the candle.
    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
    Diarmuid Ó Cróinín
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coulagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mícheál Ó Cróinín
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coulagh, Co. Cork