School: Lenamore, Rathowen (roll number 5115)

Location:
Lenamore, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomas
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0769, Page 341

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0769, Page 341

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  1. In olden times there were very few slated houses instead they were thatched with straw. When the walls were up the men went to the woods and cut down strong poles. These they placed on each side wall and they were joined together a couple of feet from the top by a piece of wood called a collar tie.These were called rafters and when they were joined together they were like a V turned upside down.
    The ribbing was next done. This was done by
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. thatching (~353)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Matt Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilglass and Cloonagh, Co. Longford