School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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    it will shoot the little arrow out. Cochals are made of rushes and are set in brooks to catch the trouts. Bird cages are made like creels with sally rods. A frame is made first and the (tree) little sticks are built cross-ways on one another until it is finished. Then it is set in such a way as to catch the birds. Snares are made (for) with sticks and wire. Spinning jinneys are made from spools. The
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Mac Muilleann
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullantiboyle, Co. Donegal