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School: Camdhoire (roll number 14573)

Location:
Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhubhchon
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    were made by boiling rods and peeling them. The bottom was made by crossing six thick rods over each other three each way and these were woven to-gether by thinner rods. When the bottom is made the "coiseen" is turned up and the sides are woven.
    Long ago the women always spun wool to make thread for stockings and blankets. The wool was rubbed with unsalted butter. Then it was
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    David Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo