School: An Ghráinseach, Cluain Meala (roll number 7982)
- Location:
- Grange, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh
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- "Crib" for catching Birds (Cleibhín)
As made by boys in Croan, Parish of Newcastle, 40 years ago.
The Frame
Two pieces of straight elder about 2 1/2 feet long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter, notched to the pith on opposite sides at X a couple of inches from end and pith forced out.
Diagram
Two pieces of any suitable wood same length and trimmed at ends A so as to fit tightly inton holes X.
Diagram
Frame Assembled
Tied with string at four corners to make firm
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- Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh
- Gender
- Male