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School: Stormanstown, Ardee (roll number 9371)

Location:
Stormanstown, Co. Louth
Teacher:
P. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0668, Page 058

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  1. Local Games - Catch

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    Out of a number of boys standing together two are picked to call a game. First a half-penny is tossed for first call then they will call an equal number on each side. They will toss to see who will get first hide.
    A "home" is made about ten feet square.
    The people that got first hide will go and hide and then the other will seek them out. If they tip all the hiders the latter will have to go into the home and the others will hide. If one of the people that are hiding gets by his pursuer and gets into the home without anyone tipping him.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Larry Halpenny
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Stormanstown, Co. Louth