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School: Drom an Mhadaidh

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Drumavaddy, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0990, Page 032

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0990, Page 032

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  3. XML “Dyeing”
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  5. XML “Making of Loys - Laigheanna”

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  1. Dyeing (continued)

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  2. Nail-Making

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    Nails though not made locally were made in Cavan town up to circ. 1880. The grandfather of the present Mr. B. Whelan, General merchant, Cavan was a nailer. The nailer used ling thin rods of iron. A number of these were kept constantly in the forge-fire. When red-hot a rod was withdrawn and pushed into a hole the depth of which corresponded to the length of nail required. The nail was then cut off a short piece longer than the required nail and with a few deft blows of the nailer's hammer the head was fashioned and the end sharpened, the whole taking only a matter of seconds. The busiest man to be seen working in those days was the nailer - "As busy as a nailer". Blacksmiths also made their own supply of nails.
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  3. Making of Loys - Laigheanna

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    Up to forty years ago loys were used extensively, though now they are not to be seen. The farmer shouldered his loy about 8 a.m. and without a meal went to his field and began digging. At 10 a.m. he ate his breakfast and returned to the field for the day.
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