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

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Grange, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0571, Page 063

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  1. Crib for Catching Birds (Cleibhín)

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    "Crib" for catching Birds (Cleibhín)
    As made by boys in Croan, Parish of Newcastle, 40 years ago.
    The Frame
    Two pieces of straight elder about 2 1/2 feet long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter, notched to the pith on opposite sides at X a couple of inches from end and pith forced out.
    Diagram
    Two pieces of any suitable wood same length and trimmed at ends A so as to fit tightly inton holes X.
    Diagram
    Frame Assembled
    Tied with string at four corners to make firm
    Diagram
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh
    Gender
    Male