School: Druim Corr
- Location:
- Drumcor, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Mac Duibhir
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The candles were then diped in melted lard and when dry they were fit for use.
A certain sort of candle-stick were made for rush candles.
A large supply of rushes were needed to keep a house in light during the Winter.