School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)
- Location:
- Áthán, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 323
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- Weaving Flax
Weaving was well knownn around Anna. The people used grow the flax and cut it and bury it in a bog hole for about a month. Then they would dig it up and spread it out in lines on the bank to dry. When it was dry they used bind it and bring it home. They used spread it out every day at home and turn it every evening to bleach it before the dew would fall(continues on next page)
