School: Killyconnan (B.)
- Location:
- Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Kearney
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- Candles made from rushes were in common use in the parish of lavey about ninety years ago. The candles were made in the following way:
Strong rushes were procured. These rushes were called bullrushes. They were "peeled" that is, the green outer coating was removed from one side leaving a strip of green untouched. The "peeled" rushes were then rubbed with grease, which was obtained by frying fat bacon in a boat-shaped pot, with three legs. This pot was locally called a 'grisset". The greased rushes were then hung in the chimney over the fire and allowed to dry. They could then be used.- Collector
- Patrick Kearney
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Mr Francis Murray
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 64
- Address
- Lavey, Co. Cavan