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School: Corrovally, Achadh Dúin, An Sciobairín (roll number 13961)

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Corravoley, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eileen Reid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0294, Page 234

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    The greater the number of wicks dipped each time the greater the number of candles made. These candles when ready were called "Dips".
    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
    Sammy Sweetnam
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Murrahin, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs S. Sweetnam
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Address
    Murrahin, Co. Cork