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School: Kilbarron (B. & C.) (roll number 11735)

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Kilbarron, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
S. Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532C, Page 06_001

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  1. Candle-Making (continued)

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    This was story was related to me by Mr. John Carroll. Candles were made by a woman who lived in Bellvue. There were made from the fat of a sheep which was called tallow.
    The fat of no other animal would do to make candles. This woman had a mould with a wick in it. This was kept in place by a piece of stick at the bottom. Some of the wick
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gretta Carroll
    Other names
    Gretta Carroll
    Mairead Ní Cearbhaill
    Gender
    Female