School: Meelick (B.)
- Location:
- Meelick, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Eoghan Ó Néill
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- Dips were made with cotton wicks or the pith of a rush as a wick.
The wick was dipped in the melted fat and brought out to dry. The process was repeated till the candle was thick enough.
To hold one of these, a piece of rod was split and candle inserted. There was also an iron candle-stick, with socket(continues on next page)