School: Gearrbhaile (Garbh-dhoire?) (roll number 12110)

Location:
Garbally, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Giollabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 217

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 217

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  1. XML School: Gearrbhaile (Garbh-dhoire?)
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  3. XML “Sling”
  4. XML “Snare”

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  1. A Sling is made from two short pieces of twine and a piece of leather about 2 inches square. The pieces of string are inserted through holes in the leather at opposite edges. A small stone is place on the leather. The sling is put spinning around & when in full flight one string is released & the stone is driven with great force.
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  2. Snare
    This is made by plaiting three or four strands of brass wire. A loop is made at one end and the other end is passed through this loop, so as to form a running knot. The loose end is securely fastened to a spike of wood which is driven into the ground in a spot frequented by rabbits. The loop is kept in position by a gabhlóg. When the rabbit puts his head into the loop it is closed and strangles the rabbit.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Tom Tannian
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Colmanstown, Co. Galway