School: Caisleán Ó gConaing (B.) (roll number 9685)

Location:
Caisleán Uí Chonaill, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Huallacháin
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    A 'bualtán ash' was a long stick used by farmers during the drawing home of corn and building of stacks.

    A 'bualtán ash' was a long stick used by farmers during the drawing home of corn and building of stacks. The man on the ground was able to take a sheaf of corn and throw it so accurately that it went under the builders arm on the stack or in the cart.
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