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School: Gleann Iascaigh (roll number 16363)

Location:
Béal Átha Fearna, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0167, Page 0550

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  2. Old Crafts - A Great Thatcher

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    About sixty years ago there were very few English thatchers round here. At that time it was what they used to level the houses with straw and hay, and put a thin coat of straw or rushes over it.
    The only good thatcher that was in this place was Thomas Walshe. He used to start at the top of the village and thatch all houses down with him. The people would
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. tuíodóireacht (~353)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Francis Mc Nulty
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Gleneasky, Co. Shligigh
    Informant
    Mr John Mc Nulty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gleneasky, Co. Shligigh