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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. Composition - The Games I Play

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    9-2-38
    Long ago there were a number of games played. Strange to say they are all played yet by the young folk. One very popular game is hide-and-seek. It is a splendid indoor or outdoor game. It is even better fun played inside if one has got the run of the house from the parents. All the children but one hide. When all are hidden and the word given, this one goes about seeking until all are found. Four-corner-fool is another. Five children are required for this game.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Raymond Mc Quillan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon