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School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)

Location:
Currans, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 123

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  1. Homemade Toys (continued)

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    Snare:-
    A piece of wire is got and twisted. A loop is left at the end of it. They pull the other end through the loop to make the circular part for the rabbit's body. They then tie a piece of a stick. They stick this stick down fast in the ground. Another piece of stick is got for to rest on This is also stuck in the ground.
    [Diagram] snare.

    Sling-:
    A piece of an old boot with two pieces of cord attached to each end. A loop is left on one of the cords.
    [Diagram] sling
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English