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School: Baile Nua an Fhaoitigh (roll number 9040)

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Newtownwhite, Co. Mayo
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Éilís Ní Mharascáil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0145, Page 47

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  1. Basket-Making (continued)

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    rods are placed in similarly and sometimes more according to the strength needed. These rods are called ribs. Long slender rods are woven in and out through the ribs.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Thatching

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    Thatching is still carried on in this district. First they get straw and draw it then put it on the house. Then get a small bit of straw and double in two. Then they tie it where it was doubled and put it on rods on the to of the roof. These are called bobbins. They put rods on the end of the thatch to stop it from falling off. These rods are called scollops.
    Obtained fro Patrick Walsh
    Aged 60 years
    Derreens
    Ballina
    Co Mayo
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. thatching (~353)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Derreen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Derreen, Co. Mayo