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Growing Willow (Sally Rods) in Tonragee, Achill


The sally rods are harvested between September and November. The rods are the growth of that year (they are supple the first year). They are then packed into bundles. Before they are used they are soaked in water for 24 hours to soften them.
Sally Rods and Willows


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