School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin

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Homemade Whistles

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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.

Collector
Tom Mc Arthy
Gender
male
Address
Knocknacaheragh, Co. Kerry
Language
English