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School: St Columkille's, Aughnacliffe (roll number 14220)

Location:
Aghnacliff, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Aodha
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  1. How to Make a Besom

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    In the old times the people did not use a brush like we do now, they used a besom instead. This is the way to make a besom. First we pull fine heather. Then we pick all the fine even heather and we put them together. After this we tie the heather with a cord. Then we beat the strong top off the heather with a pounder and we cut the fine tops of the heather with a sharp knife. Then the besom is finished. Many of the people use besoms still.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs J. Mc Keon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    35
    Address
    Smear, Co. Longford