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Cloncovet, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0988, Page 221

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    or turnips is placed beside the basket and everyone helps himself.
    "Creels" are also made at home. Strong sally rods are stuck in the ground as (a drawing) Lighter sally rods are twined in and out through them. The bottom is made the same as the basket and afterwards joined on. These creels are used for carrying turf, - potatoes - cabbage etc
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. basket-making (~471)
    Language
    English