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School: Cnoc an Chodlata, Cill an Mhuillinn (roll number 9097)

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Knockacullata, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fheargail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0370, Page 077

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    Candle making.
    Candles that were made at home long ago were called "Paddys". They were made from the fat of cows and sheep that we killed.
    The wool long ago would be taken to the mill to be carded. They would bring it home then to spin it with the spinning wheel.
    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
    Mary Adams
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    56
    Address
    Knuttery, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Cornelius Adams
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Knuttery, Co. Cork