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School: Dromiskin (B.), Dundalk (roll number 837)

Location:
Dromiskin, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Jas. Morgan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0666, Page 039

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    the whole roof in this manner and then commences to thatch it in the manner already mentioned.
    A house well thatched is as nice to look at as any slated or tiled roof, and although it may be considered old-fashioned and not
    up-to-date it also is as comfortable and good for health which I think is the principal consideration.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. thatching (~353)
    Language
    English