School: Clochar na Trócaire, Leac an Anfa, Cathair na Mart
- Location:
- Leckanvy, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa
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To make a catapult you require two strips of rubber generally parts of an old tyre, a piece of leather - the tongue of an old shoe is most suitable - and a forked branch of a tree.
The rubber bands are about an inch in thickness. They are tied to keep each branch and again to the piece of leath in the centre.
To work the catapult place a stone in the piece of leather. Hold the leather into your face then pull the piece of rubber.
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