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School: Knockanevin (roll number 4122)

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Knockanevin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Crosáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0375, Page 477

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    light. The candles which they made were very well made. The white of the rushes was used and grease put around it.
    The old people it is believed were very bright and intelligent.
    They were able to make many useful things about the house.
    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
    Christina Mc Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockanevin, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Postman
    Address
    Knockanevin, Co. Cork