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School: Cloichín an Mhargaidh

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Clogheen Market, Co. Tipperary
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Séamus Ó Teacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0573, Page 364

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    Casóir (Illustration)
    This is made for twisting Sugáns

    Timber Hand Rake (Illustration)
    This is made for raking up the Sops of hay off the field after making winds of it.

    FURZE
    Gabhlóg (Timber) (Illustration)
    This is made for keeping high furze out of your way when you are cutting them.

    Guairneóig (Illustration)
    This is made for the smaller furze, of a stick, and Sugáns twisted around it. A hole is left in the side of it where you can put in your hand and catch the stick.

    POTATOES
    Sciac (Illustration)
    This is a bowl shaped basket made of sally twigs for picking potatoes.
    Mallet (Timber) (Illustration)
    This is made for closing the holes on ridges after setting potatoes.
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