School: An Cheathrú Gharbh

Location:
Carrowgarve, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Fiachra
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  1. Lur-a-bog, lar-a-bog,
    Limbo-lock,
    Five miles I sat on my clock.
    I sat, I sung, I daily swung,
    Alice my dear will give me the loan of your spear,
    To write down pickety packet right foot in.
    This game is continued till all feet are in but one. The owner of this foot has to submit to a gentle punishment. It takes this form. He is blindfolded. Then one of the players say.
    (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
    Vincy Hunter
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr T. Hunter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisduvoge, Co. Mayo