School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh
- Location:
- Crosshaven, Co. Cork
- Teacher: An tSr. Caitríona
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - The thatcher must be a man of skill and craft. He first prepares the reed, which is composed of wheaten straw, as grown by the farmer. Next he provides the "scollops" which include briars, twigs, furze and sally.
These must be cut for several months before use. They are cut to 16 inches in length, cleaned and pointed at both ends. A "stretcher" is then made from the briars etc. The thatcher is now ready to commence.
A thatching comb, knife, bow, hand-glove and needle complete the man's outfit.
The comb is made from a piece of wood about one foot in length, into which is inserted a number of long nails. From a piece of a(continues on next page)
