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School: Béal na Carraige, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 10739)

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Ballynacarriga, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Conaill
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    A generation ago in this district the people used spin thread and make their own clothes. The wool was sheared from the sheep in June. Then it was "slámáled" and "carded" with "cards" and then it was "rolled" and spun.
    The "warping tree" was a number of sticks driven in the wall. The thread was wound on them. A certain number of sticks were needed for a certain number of yards. Then it was woven in flannel. Then it was tucked and washed.
    The women used to make warm garments for their husbands and sons out of this flannel. These garments were called "wrappers" or (báinín). These are still common in this district.
    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
    Peggy O' Connell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Edencurra, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs O' Connell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Edencurra, Co. Cork