Scoil: Barradubh (Sixmilebridge)

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1. Sock-Making (ar lean)

   

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   made from "grey" thread. It was held that the "grey" thread was healthier than any other kind and better for the toes.
   The heels were made from doubled knitting so that they would wear well and when socks were holed they were darned with thread to match.
   Occasionally one saw socks which were doubled all through but unless made a size or two too large it was almost impossible to put them on but they wore for about five years.
   The stockings(as long socks were called) worn by school children extended to near the knee.
   "Grey" sheep were considered lucky and there was one at least in every flock."Grey" wool was considered lucky too and was put into the ear as a cure for ear-ache. Wool was often exchanged. When a woman wanted "grey" wool she offered white wool for it and got and equal weight in return. The balance used was called a béim. Except the iron crooks it was made of wood. the white wood was put on one side and balanced with "grey" wool in the other. The handle moved on a pivot.

   

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   Stair Athraigh

   Teanga

   Béarla

   Bailitheoir

   Dómhnall Ua Donnchadha

   Inscne

   Fireann

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