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School: Baile Droichid, Cathair Dún Iascaigh (roll number 10533)

Location:
Ballydrehid, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Donnchadh Mac Craith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0576, Page 100

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    Many old games were known before but they are being forgotton while newer but less interesting ones are being invented. Here are a few of the old ones still in use. One is a crib used for catching birds which boys delight both in making and in using. It is made as follows. Four stick are laid down in the form of a square, others are laid on that tapering gradually
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Nugent
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Nugent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Ballydrehid, Co. Tipperary