School: An Ghráinseach, Cluain Meala (roll number 7982)

Location:
Grange, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0571, Page 038

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0571, Page 038

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  1. [Drawing]
    Irish name used by some: "Castóir"
    1. Hollow elder 6",Wire (Bull wire)revolving freely
    Total Length 17"
    A: is held stationary in left hand while B is revolved like a handle. A second person keeps sugan to hook end. Bulle wire
    2. Hollow - bored with hot iron. Wire revolving freely.
    9" total length
    Bull wire used.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. rope-making (~133)
    Language
    English