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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

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Drom an Dúdhoire, Co. an Chláir
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. Folklore - Spinning Wheels

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    15th February 1938
    Folklore
    There are two kinds of spinning wheels, namely woolen and linen wheels. Wool taken from sheep is spun with the woolen wheel. There are four parts of the woolen wheel they are the forum, shoulder, spindle and rim. the rim is connected to the spindle by a long cord or fine rope called a band. The band keeps the wheel in motion while spinning the wool. The wool when shorn is rolled up in fleces
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. sníomh agus fí (~482)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Fhaiche, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    John Moloney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Fhaiche, Co. an Chláir