School: Robertson (roll number 13372)
- Location:
- Ballintra, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Somhairle Mac Ádhaimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 178
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- In olden times, round this district, they spun all their own clothing. First the wool was carded with carders and made into small rolls. Five or six old woman used to gather together for a days spinning. The rolls were spun into yarn on a spinning wheel. To make cloth, the yarn was twisted and then put on a reel turned round and when it cracked there was a cut ready for off. When finished, it was taken to the weaver and weaved into cloth. Then, it was brought home and rolled up into a hard lump. Then, they gathered their neighbours together to give them a help to thicken the wool.
- Collector
- Ruby Stronge
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Dromore, Co. Donegal
