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School: An Ghráinseach, Cluain Meala (roll number 7982)

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Grange, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh
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  1. Fish-Spear Used by Poachers in Spearing Salmon

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    Fish-spear used by Poachers in spearing Salmon in the Suir and Tar at southern end of Parish.

    ( SEE DIAGRAM )
    Called "A THROY" (traighe)
    made by local blacksmiths.
    Generally 9 teeth
    Teeth about 9" long and 2 1/2 " apart
    Handle about 8 feet long.
    "Cró" like a shovel

    Handle and teeth in the same plane.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. catching animals
          1. fishing (~216)
    Languages
    Irish
    English