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Martry Mill Weir
Martry Mill Weir
Martry Mill Weir on the River Blackwater. A mill race is diverted by the weir to flow close by the mill.
Courtesy of Frances Tallon
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Woven wares
Woven wares
A. Cliabh or creel, one of a pair of panniers used with a donkey or pony for gathering turf. One version has a hinged bottom to facilitate emptying the load. B. Scib or cis (skep), also used for harvesting potatoes. An ancient more flattened version was used as a battle shield. C. Ciseog used for straining and serving potatoes. D. River Suir eel trap – interior and exterior.
Copyright David Shaw-Smith
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Martry Mill Front View
Martry Mill Front View
Located on the south bank of the river Blackwater between Navan and Kells in county Meath is Martry Mill
Courtesy of Frances Tallon
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This image shows Staigue forts internal crossing stone stairways, which led to the terraces above. Th
This image shows Staigue forts internal crossing stone stairways, which led to the terraces above. Th
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Copyright David Shaw-Smith
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A shoemaker cutting out the leather sections that will make up a shoe.
A shoemaker cutting out the leather sections that will make up a shoe.
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Copyright David Shaw-Smith
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Rush baskets
Rush baskets
We see a selection of three baskets, a large place mat and an unfinished basket showing how the rushes are woven around. Bulrushes are used here.
Copyright David Shaw-Smith
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Man from the Aran Islands making pampooties.
Man from the Aran Islands making pampooties.
Note the use of blue plastic bailing twine instead of the traditional leather laces.
Copyright David Shaw-Smith
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Kilmore Parish Church
Kilmore Parish Church
Parish church in Kilmore village, where the carols are sung each Christmas time.
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John Maloney, a third generation blacksmith from County Clare heats the iron so it can be beaten into
John Maloney, a third generation blacksmith from County Clare heats the iron so it can be beaten into
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Copyright David Shaw-Smith
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Packaged Meal
Packaged Meal
Bags of meal, ready to be delivered tp shops and bakeries
Courtesy of Frances Tallon