School: Coradh Chaitlín (C.)

Location:
Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Mhic Conmara
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    Paper is used for making belts.Gauze paper is used for making belts.Paper is used for making fans and fire screens also.
    Snares are used for catching rabbits .A snare is a piece of wire with a loop in the end of it.The loop is put before the burrow and the other end of the snare is tied to the ground.When the rabbit comes out he sticks his head into the loop and the loop draws out and chokes him.
    They used to make dolls out of rags. They gathered shells and stuck them to a box.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Mc Namara
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownakilly, Co. Clare