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School: Howth (C.)

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Howth, Co. Dublin
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M. Ní Bhuain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 68

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    Netmending
    Netmending is one of the very simplest works of Howth. The needle is called a Netting Nuala. The thread is a special kind, it is called net twine. The threads around the hole are all tied and drawn together. If the needle gets empty you must start winding up the thread around the little knob inside the needle. Fishermen's wives are able to work more quickly than anybody else at mending the nets.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Harford
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Balscaddan, Co. Dublin