School: Shinrone (B.)

Location:
Shinrone, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
William Mac Mahon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0819, Page 052

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0819, Page 052

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  2. At this time of the year all boys make cribs to catch birds. We make them out of hazel sticks in the shape of a basket. Each stick is cut the same length and the four corners tied with binding twine.
    When we have the crib made we tie a briar out of the two hind corners. There we get a weak stick and set it. We out light sticks on the briar and bread under it.
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