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School: Rosenallis (roll number 5442)

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Rosenallis, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs L. Dagg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0823, Page 416

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    THATCHING;
    Oaten straw is best.Hazel scollops are got pointed with a penknife done by the owner of the house. Old thatch is pulled off with hands and levelled. The straw is shaken up on the ground,Water is thrown on the straw. Straw is made into a bundle.It is laid on in rows. Then the scollops are stuck into it. A mallet is used. The straw is made smooth with a rake .The local thatchers are JackKane,Corbally,BillDavis,Lacken,Bill Roe,RIP Corbally,Din Daly Gurteen, Old Mooney RIP Shanbeg.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jojo Dagg
    Gender
    Unknown