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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

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Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 094

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 094

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    nearly made the same way as a baskest only it is not the same shape and thick rods are put into the ground and tods are woven in and out. Brushes were made in this district also they were made from horses hair and starch is put in the hair to stiffer it. A piece of wood is got the and small holes are put in it and pitch put in the hole to keep the hair from falling out.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lena Rooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim