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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1122, Page 46

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  1. The Common Plough

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    4adh bealtaine 1938

    (Sketch of plough identifying the various parts: muzzle; beam; coulter; mould-board; handles; sock.)

    A plough is made of iron and it is used for ploughing the land.
    The parts of the plough are the muzzle, beam, coulter, mould-board, handles and the sock.
    The horses are attached to the muzzle. The coulter cuts the furrow upwards and downwards. The sock cuts the furrow underneath and the mould-board turns it upwards and over. The beam is long and it keeps the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pilip Ua hEarcain
    Gender
    Male