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School: Teamhair, Áth Treasna

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Taur, Co. Cork
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0351, Page 492

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    Tanning
    In Ireland long ago people tanned the skins of dogs. The skins were steeped in hot lime for two days to take off the hair. Then alum and oak water were used to damp it. Then it was left dry. This was used to make footballs. Bryan McSweeney of Glenamuckla was able to make footballs from dog skins.
    Whips
    Whips were made from four pieces of flax woven together. Some whips were composed of rushes.
    Nails
    Nails were made from rod iron. The rod iron was heated, and from three to six nails were made from each heating. John Hickey of Taur was a nailer.
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    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
    Eamonn Mc Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Taur, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Eugene O' Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    81
    Address
    Taur, Co. Cork