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School: Áth Dara (C.)

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Adare, Co. Limerick
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Máire Boardman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0506, Page 028

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    were used. Dips were made like rush lights as far as the dipping went, but for wick was a plaited piece of cotton. This candle required spluttering. Rush lights were held in stands of iron and a sort of clip or fingers held the light firmly up. The light of both candles was poor compared with our modern candles of today.
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
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