School: Dún an Ochta (Buachaillí)
- Location:
- Eyrecourt, Co. Galway
- Teachers: Séamus Mac a' Bhuidhe Úna Ní Laighidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0056, Page 0207
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Old Agricultural Implements
“Old Agricultural implements still in use are the flail..”
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Old Agricultural Implements still in use are the flail (hand - staff and Cuailteán) and the Gad his holds the two together, and is made from horse-hide. A blacksmith's plough is to be seen occasionally. Reaping-hook and scythe are still in use.
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“Funeral Custom is to take the longest route from the house to the graveyard”
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Funeral Custom is to take the longest route from the house to the graveyard.