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School: Ballinafid (roll number 5390)

Location:
Ballynafid, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
S. Ó Duibhgeanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 237

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    Some years ago flax was grown abundantly generally around farmers' houses. In Autumn it was cut and tied into bundles which were buried in a nearby bog. A few months later it was taken back to the farmer's house where it was beaten. The seeds were carefully kept in a dry place until it was ready for use. The stalks were woven into linen and the seeds were good for colds.
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