School: Áth Dara (C.)
- Location:
- Áth Dara, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Máire Boardman
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- (continued from previous page)were used. Dips were made like rush lights as far as the dipping went, but for wick was a plaited piece of cotton. This candle required spluttering. Rush lights were held in stands of iron and a sort of clip or fingers held the light firmly up. The light of both candles was poor compared with our modern candles of today.