School: Kilbarron (B. & C.) (roll number 11735)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
S. Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532C, Page 09_001

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532C, Page 09_001

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    My father told me how to make baskets. They were made by my uncle. First he used to get sally switches
    Then he put them into the ground in a ring. Second he put switches in and out through the one stuck into the ground to make the bottom.
    Next to pull the basket out of the ground and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. basket-making (~471)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Simon Tuohy
    Other names
    Simon Tuohy
    Sinéan Ó Tuataigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinagross, Co. Tipperary