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School: Droichead na Daoile (roll number 14736)

Location:
Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 364

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    Not long ago every little girl in this district made dolls. It was a nice amusing pastime. At first a little bag was made and filled with wool to make a body. The head was made in the same way but it was small and round. Two dots of ink served as eyes while a cut in the material served as a mouth. The head was sown on to the body. Two long sticks served as feet and two shorter ones served
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    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
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