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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 07_001

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  1. Candle-Making (continued)

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    A long time ago a great number of the people were employed in making candles.
    The implements they used were shaped like the barral of a bicycle pump. In those days some of the candles were made of wax.
    Others were made from tallow which was made from the fat of sheep.
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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
    Michael Kennedy
    Other names
    Michael Kennedy
    Micheál Ó Cinnéide
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Brockagh, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr Pat Hogan
    Gender
    Male