School: Áth Dúna, Gleann an Phréacháin, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 12542)
- Location:
- Chimneyfield, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0382, Page 250
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- (continued from previous page)250[?] Garsún To make the Garsún a súgán is first twisted, then a bundle of straw is drawn, and a small bundle is made of it. The súgán is twisted about this until it is about 1' in length.[Diagram of The Thatcher's Quiver.]The loose straw is cut across above and below. This is the holder "used for the "scollops", used in thatching. It is known as-Garsún.Scolb}
Scolop.} = a spar used in thatching, when twisted to form a loop it is called a sárceán.sárceán - an scolb lúbra [diagram of a sárán] - sárán"Tá mallaer ar an dthog seo ó fogtha go craraca."[diagram of An Ciseóg][diagram of "is fada an Lá go Ragad thar Taírseac airis.]
