School: Kilmyshal (roll number 14777)

Location:
Kilmyshall, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
E. Mac Niocláis
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    is plaited they tie a cord at the top.
    Boys also make spinning-tops out of empty spools. They pare one side of the spool very thin and put a sharp top on it.
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  2. Boys and girls in this country make a a lot of toys in their spare time.
    Some of them make rattle-boxes by getting six rushes the same length and plait them together and when they are plaited they have them made they
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Doyle
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mogue Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Boolynavoughran, Co. Wexford