Traditional turf cutting

Cutting turf in the old fashioned way in Derrymore bog to supply the household with fuel for the winter. A slean is used to cut the turf (sometimes called peat) and a barrow to take it out and spread it on the bank to dry. The songs sung by Paddy Hynes are:- The story I tell you is true, My Eileen is waiting for me, Horses and plough and Sweet forget-me-not. Paddy is accompanied by Pat McGuane.

Видео Traditional turf cutting канала Teresa Cotter