School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)

Location:
Currans, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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    Then the other row comes along to this row saying:-
    "We don't want your Nuts of May etc.
    This cold etc.
    The other row comes along again and says:-
    "Who'll ye have to take her out to take her out
    This cold etc.
    Then the name of a girl is called and they would have a tug o' war which girl would win both of them would go to her side. It would continue like that until one of the rows would be done away with. Then teh two rows would be in one.
    Fox and Hen:-
    A number of girls would would stand in a straight line. These would be called "chickens" and a girl stands at their head who
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English