School: An Clochar, Crossmolina (roll number 14728)

Location:
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
An tSr. Antoine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0153, Page 80

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  2. XML Page 80
  3. XML “Crafts - Rope-Making”
  4. XML “Crafts - Whips”

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. rope-making (~133)
    Language
    English
  2. The handle was made of any kind of a rod, while the lash was made from the roots of trees. The roots were about two and half feet long and were very flexible. The lash was tied to the handle by means of a twine.
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