School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)

Location:
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 566

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  1. "Sergeant O Grady"
    Any number of boys can take part in this game. They line up in a straight line and one boy acts as "Sergeant O Grady" and he stands in front of the boys and says "Sergeant O Grady" says "Stand out" and all the boys obey the order. He gives many commands of in the same way always using the words "Sergeant O Grady" says. Suddenly he gives an order omitting these words . Any boy that obeys the command or any command in which 'Sergeant O Grady's names in not mentioned drops out of the game.
    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
    Stephen Timlin
    Gender
    Male