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School: Kilmore (roll number 13010)

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Kilmore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eilís, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 311

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  1. Creel-Making (continued)

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  2. A Ciseán

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    A ciseán is made from straw. It is used for hens to lay in. This is the way to make it. Make a rope from straw. Double it, and make it into the form of a circle. Plait it like a mat. Knot about thirty small locks on to the straw rope, leaving each of them about an inch apart. Leave six or seven ins for a door. Plait round until you come to the door and turn back when you come to it. Continue until you finish
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