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School: Camross, Mountrath (roll number 15933)

Location:
Camross, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Heifearnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0827, Page 018

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    “Long ago there was a great mill at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains.”

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    ruined walls still there to be seen.
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  2. A Swing

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    It is connected to the plough and helps to draw it. It is about 3 ft long and at each end there is an "S" hook and a short chain in the middle. Three are used ploughing, one or two harrowing. For its size and appearance is is very handy.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    C. Delaney
    Age
    50
    Address
    Rossnadough, Co. Laois