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School: Louth (C.) (roll number 3252)

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Louth, Co. Louth
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M. Ní Chasaide
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0665, Page 245

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    Long ago the people had to make their own candles. They would get rushes and peel them. Then they would dip the peeled rush in melted tallow and set it out to dry. They would do this three or four times so that the candles would be thick enough to burn. They would have to make candles every day.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Florrie Mathews
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Hoarstone, Co. Louth