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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

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Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 24_001

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    Long ago the Irish people had no candles and they made them by means of rushes and goose fat. The skin was removed from the rush and the pith was then (left) dipped in the fat and left to dry. In this way they made candles. The people long ago also made soap by means of tallow and washing soda. They boiled the washing soda, and the tallow together till the mixture was liquid. Then it was taken and left to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seorsamh Mac Con Midhe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Na Doirí, Co. Dhún na nGall