Straw, Hay & Rushes in Irish Folk Tradition

Download or read book Straw, Hay & Rushes in Irish Folk Tradition written by Anne O'Dowd and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Front Matter -- Title Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Spreading Rushes in Folklore and History -- Catalogue 1 -- Chapter 2 -- St Brigid's Crosses -- Catalogue 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Folk Drama, Masking and Straw -- Catalogue 3 -- Chapter 4 -- The Last Sheaf, The First Sheaf and Harvest Knots -- Catalogue 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Sleeping Arrangements and Conditions -- Catalogue 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Seating -- Catalogue 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Containers -- Catalogue 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Containers for Hens -- Catalogue 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Containers for Fishing: Rush and Straw Fish Traps -- Catalogue 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Straw for Everyday Clothing -- Catalogue 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Animal Restrictions -- Catalogue 11 -- Chapter 12 -- Carrying Loads and Produce by Road and Track -- Catalogue 12 -- Chapter 13 -- Building Work: Shelters and Homes -- Catalogue 13 -- Chapter 14 -- Miscellany -- Catalogue 14 -- Endnotes -- Bibliography -- List of Illustrations -- Index.