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School: Tír na Sligeach (B.) (Tiernasligo) (roll number 16107)

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Tirnasligo, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Ó Dochartaigh
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    A Flail
    In Urris a flail is used by the people for thrashing. A flail is a simply made article because it is made from two sticks. The longer one is about five feet and is called the hand-staff and the shorter about three feet namely the 'soople'.
    The 'soople' must be made from a strong tough hazel stick because it must stand against a lot of beating. A hole is made through the hand-staff near the end and a rope is put though the hole and spliced on to the 'soople' and tied tightly with a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hubert Doherty
    Gender
    Male