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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha na Sluagh

Location:
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Sr. M. Oiliféar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0158

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    the most suitable for setting the cribs. Crumbs were put on the ground under the crib. These attract the birds who strike against the crib; it falls and they are caught.
    Got from,
    Mr. Morgan,
    Moher,
    Ballinasloe.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    3. In former times boys made spinning tops out of spools by pointing one end of the spool and putting a stick down in the middle on which to spin the top. The top of the stick must be pointed.
    Snares for catching rabbits were made of brass wire and a rod. The wire was twisted and made into a loop like a lassoo. The rabbit ran through the loop and was caught.
    Girls made chains out of daisies, buttercups and other flowers. They also played rounders and jack-stones.
    Got from,
    Mr. M. Dolan,
    Kilgorrive,
    Ballinasloe.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr M. Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilgarve, Co. Galway