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

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1. Sling

   

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   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

   

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   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