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School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 462

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    First a piece of Elder was got and the heart scooped out. Then a hole was made in the side of the Elder. Next a haw was got and put into it and when the whistle was blown the haw flew around inside and made music.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tom Mc Arthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknacaheragh, Co. Kerry