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School: Ceapach an tSeagail

Location:
Cappataggle, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Antoine Ó Monacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0045, Page 0038

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    look very nice.
    I have also seen him cut out a turnip into two and three rings, joined like a chain.
    He often made a top out of a spool. He cuts the spool into conical shape and puts a tight fitting piece of timber through the hole. This can be spun between the finger and thumb, and will "dance" no matter which way it is turned.
    He also made a top for spinning with a cord. This was made from the end of a spade handle. A nail with the head worn off was used as a "spike". The cord is wound round the top beginning at the "spike". At the end of the cord is a little round piece of leather, which is platted between two fingers. By "flegging" the top it dances round the floor or on the road.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary T. Monaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cappataggle, Co. Galway