School: Cúil Mhaoile (Scoil N. Feichín)
- Location:
- Collooney, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Eachmharcaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0178, Page 062
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- (continued from previous page)in the same way. With their backs towards each other and their hands still held they say the words again and at the words “Draw the blanket over your head” the front girl who turned now turns back while turning her arm over her head. The words are same way. They game is now finished but if they like they may start to play it again.
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- Rounders are played with a ball. Eight girls or any even number may play the game. Two divisions are made with half he number on each side. Then four "dens" are made in the form of a square. The(continues on next page)
