School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh

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1. Weather-Lore (continued)

   

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   Signs of Good Weather
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   1. If the cock crows.
   2. If the cattle graze in the one direction.
   3. If there is a slight haze in the morning.
   4. If there is a very deep red sunset.
   5. If one sees a yellow frog.
   6. If there is a rainbow in the evening.

   

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2. House Thatching in Crosshaven

   

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   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

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
            1. thatching (~353)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Eileen Mc Cabe

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   14

   Address

   Knocknagore, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Mr J. Murphy

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   c. 50

   Address

   Crosshaven, Co. Cork