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School: Stonepark, Longford (roll number 14386)

Location:
An Clochar, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Robert Hudson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 182

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    The old methods that were employed for giving light at night were bog-deal splinters and rush candles.
    The bog-deal splinters were blocks of wood that were got in the bog and when they were put on the fire they made a beautiful bright light that shone through the house.
    The rush candles were made from rushes. First the rushes were gathered and hung up to dry after which they were peeled and dipped in fat.
    These materials for giving light were made locally by the people/
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. foirgnimh
          1. an teach cónaithe (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Éanna, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Mr J. Dennigan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Cluain Éanna, Co. an Longfoirt