School: Scoil na gCeithre Máighistrí, Dún na nGall (roll number 14247)

Location:
Copany, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mag Fhionntaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 333

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  1. Sticks heads.
    A rams horn is got and boiled in a pot of water for about two hours.
    It is taken out and twisted while hot into any shape required.
    This head is fitted to a hazel stick and secured with glue.
    In this way a very good walking stick is made.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Siúbhán Nígh Fhionntaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    10
    Informant
    Owens Paddy Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Finmore, Co. Donegal