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School: Druim na hAdhairce (roll number 14379)

Location:
Drumnaheark East, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Mhic Robhartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1037, Page 53

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  1. Crosses (continued)

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    belonging to a member of the family and he used to leave it outside so that St. Bridget would get shelter for the night this was called a Brat Bríghde.
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  2. Making Creels

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    Men cut the rods in the woods. It is hazel rods that are cut. Some men stick the rods in the ground. Creels are made in the Winter. Creels are useful for holding potatoes. The sides of the creel are made first. Then the bottom of it is made. There are windows put in the side of the creel. A hanger is put in the creel also. The mouth-hoop of the [creel] is the most particular part of the creel.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. basket-making (~471)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Cunnaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Mountcharles, Co. Donegal