James McLeigh, at Seavaghan Loughlinisland showing how the foot is swung forward so that it should touch the point of the scythe-blade to determine whether the blade has been ‘set’ correctly. Handle of ‘sned’ known as’The Crooked Handle’ or ‘The American Handle’.

James McLeigh, aged 68.

James McLeigh, aged 68.

Flails, as used by James McLeigh, aged 68, of Lower Seavaghan, Loughinisland.

Flails, as used by James McLeigh of Lower Seavaghan, Loughinisland