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School: Barconey Robinson

Location:
Barconny (Robinson), Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Keogan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0996, Page 285

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0996, Page 285

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    underneath the first lair of thatch by means of a thatching - fork.
    The work is continued in this manner for a week or so until the roof is finished. Then to give the house a finished appearance some straw is made into bobbins and placed firmly on the roof-top. Then scollops or long briars are (layed) laid across the eaves of the house a few inches from the edge and made firm by pins specially used for the purpose.
    This type of work gives a warm and comfortable appearance to the house and adds a liveliness of colour especially in the sunshine when the thatch appears a rich golden colour and the owner of the house feels sure that it is in good repair for another year.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. thatching (~353)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maeve Coyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonkeiffy, Co. Cavan