Let me tell you!
A spade for cutting turf. These implements were very common all over Ireland up until quite recently. There was a right-handed & left-handed slean and obviously it was very important to have the correct implement for a productive day on the bog! Turf cutting was very popular in North County Longford. (Breast Sléan). The one shown in our video is a right-handed sléan.
Dennis Gettings Turf Barrow
Dennis Gettings was a native of Coolarty, Granard, Co. Longford. The Barrow he designed was a unique design that featured a crank in the handle which made the barrow easier to push. The particular slatted floor also made it easier to unload the turf without breaking it. The reproduction shown here was made by the Rath Mhuire Men’s Group.