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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 04_040

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    In olden times Flax was much grown in this district as the poor land was well suited to it.
    It was set like corn and when ripe it was pulled and laid on the ground for a few days. It was then tied into sheaves taken to a pool of water and steeped there for about nine days. It was then taken out and spread out to dry, afterwards kiln dried (and) and then pounded with a beetle. It was then hackled and tied into bundles called
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry