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School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

Location:
Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Úna Nic Coluin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0434, Page 098

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    This is how "Johnny Long Legs" is played: -
    All the "sheep" go round in a ring. The owner of the sheep who is called the "butcher", stands in the middle of the ring, and the following conversation takes place: -
    Butcher. Hi Johnny Long Legs, did you see any of my fat sheep last night?
    Johnny. Yes one last night and the other to-night. Come along with me...
    Butcher. Hi Johnny Long Legs, did you see any of my fat sheep last night?
    J. Yes one last night and the other to-night. Come along with me...
    J. May I come into your parlour?
    (continues on next page)
    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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Siobhán Ní Dhubhdha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killorglin, Co. Kerry