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School: Liatra (roll number 13341)

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Lettera, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Mac Sheoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0013, Page 125

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    Long ago baskets used to be made in this district from rods. A certain kind of rods called odgers were used in them. When the rods were fully grown they were cut and put into boiling water in order to make the skin come off easily. The basket was then shaped with stronger rods and the light ones are used in weaving cleaves for bringing home turf on asses' backs and sciobs which are light, flat vessels for bringing turf to the fire are made in like manner.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. basket-making (~471)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mae Gaffey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Islands, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Stephen Fannon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Islands, Co. Galway