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School: Claonar agus Carraig, Cill an Mhuilinn

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Killavullen, Co. Cork
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0372, Page 260

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  3. XML “Starch-Making”
  4. XML “Candle-Making”

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  1. Starch-Making

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs P. Linehan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    47
    Address
    Castlekevin, Co. Cork

  2. Candle-Making

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    First fresh lard is put into a pot and melted. Then hot water is poured in and the grease rises to the top. A wick is then tied to a rod and pulled through the grease, which clings to the wick. This procedure is kept up till the candle gets round
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