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School: Lios Dubh (1) (roll number 14779)

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Lisduff, Co. Leitrim
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Philip Mc Guiness
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    Long ago the people had no ropes such as we have now,they had to use hay ropes which they made themselves.
    They'd gather some long fresh hay,and a twister,or a piece of a stick, and twist it around the stick.
    Then the rope was twisted until it became strong,and firm and one half was twisted around the other part, and then it was fit for use.
    The single rope was used especially for putting on cocks of hay and are still used in that way yet.
    Then the double rope was used for tying on cart loads of hay , and for other uses also.
    Written by
    May McCrann
    Lisnagea
    Kilnagross PD.
    Co.Leitrim
    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
    Collector
    May Mc Rann
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisnagea, Co. Leitrim