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School: Behymore

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Behy More, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aodh Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0162, Page 076

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    He told me that the one he knew best about was thatching. He said that he had experience about thatching and he told me all about it.
    He said that first the best of the straw was {is} drawn and made into big bundles. The weeds and the dirt are taken out of the straw. Then the scallops are cut and pointed with a sharp knife. They are tied in bundles and are put away to dry and season. When the thatching starts the ladders are put up on the roof. The old thatch is taken down and the dirt also. Then the scallops and the straw are taken [are] out. The thatcher takes the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ned Rafter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyholan, Co. Mayo