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School: An Lios Rua, Cill Mháille (roll number 9339)

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Lisroe, Co. Clare
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Eibhlín Ní Chonalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0608, Page 181

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    as being very valuable for its strength and durability, Bog-deal yarn for tying down the thatch of the houses and out-houses was made by twisting long strips of seasoned bog-wood. Neither rain nor hail affected this.
    Written by Mina Considine, as described by Jim Lynch.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. rope-making (~133)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mina Considine
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Jim Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    82
    Address
    Lisroe, Co. Clare