School: Feevagh (roll number 9517)

Location:
Feevagh, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Seán Ó Bhaldraithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0269D, Page 06_022

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  1. In our school we play many games, one of which is called "Hop Scotch". This is how it is done.
    First of all 10 squares are drawn on the ground, - joined together in a row. Then a piece of slate is got and a child stands at the end of the squares.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rosanna Cruise
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrycahill, Co. Roscommon