School: Kilmore (roll number 13010)
- Location:
- Kilmore, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Eilís, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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- XML School: Kilmore
- XML Page 309
- XML “Crafts - Ropes”
- XML “A Rush Rope”
- XML “Scoith”
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- (continued from previous page)and the thatch is so secure no wind can raise it. As the rick is used the ropes are rolled back and fastened again.
- Pull long rushes in a field or in a ditch. Tie them in sheaves and bring them in and beatle them. Leave then out on the ditch or bushes to dry.
When they are dry and seasoned bring them in and make a rush rope.
It is useful for tying cattle and is called "scioth". - You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.
- Collector
- Bridgid Corristine
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killadiskert, Co. Leitrim
- Informant
- Miss K. Travers
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 27
- Address
- Greyfield, Co. Leitrim