School: Clochar na Trócaire, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 7651)
- Location:
- Cloich na Coillte, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 322
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- (continued from previous page)cat sits with its back to the fire or if she is constantly washing herself it is a sign of wet weather, or if the dog eats grass rain may be expected.Hannah Noonan,
Rossmore,
Clonakility.
- Basket Making
Long ago the people used to make their own baskets. First they grew the twigs and when they were strong they made the baskets. They chose a strong twig with which the bow was made.
The twigs were woven in and out around the bow. It took many a toilsome hour to make a basket, and when finished it was the pride of its owner.
Baskets called panniers were also made in much the same way as baskets.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Hannah Noonan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- An Ros Mór, Co. Chorcaí
