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School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)

Location:
Currans, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 093

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 093

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  1. Old Crafts - Spinning (continued)

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  2. Old Crafts - Linen

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    Linen:-
    In olden days flax was grown in this district. The seed was bought at Currens Fair and was sown a few days later. When the flax was cut, it was put into a stream and stones put on top of it. When it got soft it was taken out and spread to dry in the sun. After a while the outer skin came off. It was then brought into a house and
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