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School: Howth (C.)

Location:
Binn Éadair, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 67

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    down with thin hazel rods sharpened at both ends the straw is laid on in handfuls one over the other, like slates and then the ridge, on top is finished with a coping of mortar, the eaves are trimmed with shears, and the whole roof raked clean of loose straw or broken straw when finished and thatched well. A thatched house will remain dry and waterproof for 15 to 20 years.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. tuíodóireacht (~353)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr W. Tooher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Diméin Bhinn Éadair, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath