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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 19_006

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  1. Breagáin agus Caitheamh Aimsire

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    Although all the ancient pastimes are fading away they still live on in my locality. The old games that our fathers and forefathers played live on in my locality. All the pastimes and toys that we have today are, bows and arrows, cochals, bird cages, snares for rabbits and hares, spinning jinneys, and spinning tops. Bows and arrows are made with sally rods. Both ends are tied together and then the bow is made. Then
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Mac Muilleann
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullantiboyle, Co. Donegal