School: Ferbane (Convent)

Location:
Ferbane, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Sr Patrick
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    into "bobbins". These are placed in a row on top of the house and last of all the eave is cut.
    Rope - making is also done in this district. First of all twine is got and twisted together until it is big enough for a rope.
    Hay ropes are also made, bits of hay are got and twisted together until it is a big rope.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aine Gilligan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gallen, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mr Michael Gilligan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallen, Co. Offaly