School: Cúil Mhaoile (Scoil N. Feichín)
- Location:
- Cúil Mhuine, Co. Shligigh
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Eachmharcaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0178, Page 062
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- Rounders are played with a ball. Eight girls or any even number may play the game. Two divisions are made with half he number on each side. Then four "dens" are made in the form of a square. The(continues on next page)
