Reaping and Slash Hooks

Abstract: Story collected by a student at Dún Ceann Fhaolaidh school (Dunkineely, Co. Donegal) (no informant identified).

Original reference: 1038/3/71

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Reaping and Slash Hooks [duchas:4392805]

[illustration of reaping hook used locally]

[illustration of slash hook]
Slash hook formerly used in district for cutting corn 
Strop of leather for wrist saved trouble of dropping hook when tying sheaf

Origin information
Dunkineely, Co. Donegal
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 349
Volume 1038
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seaghan Mac Cuinneagáin.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture--Talmhaíocht
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Trades and crafts--Gnó agus ceird
School location
DunkineelyDún CionnaolaDunkineelyKillaghteeBanaghDonegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4482216
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1038/3/71

Suggested credit
"Reaping and Slash Hooks"in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4482216>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seaghan Mac Cuinneagáin.
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

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