School: Kilfenora (C.) (roll number 2156)

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Cill Fhionnúrach, Co. an Chláir
Teacher:
Mrs Conole
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0620, Page 304

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  2. XML Page 304
  3. XML “Basket-Making”
  4. XML “A Scuttle”

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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. ciseadóireacht (~471)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Úna Slattery
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Corney Slattery
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Baile Uí Ghamhnáin, Co. an Chláir
  2. To begin the scuttle or "scíath" a boat-shaped bow of strong hazel rods is made. Rods which are curved are stretched in length and attached at both ends to the bow. Three or four of those may be needed for the size of the bow. The weaving is begun at
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