School: Cill Mhuire (roll number 8139)
- Location:
- Kilmurry, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ruairc
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- Stone-throwing was a common game in Ireland long ago. It was generally done at a cross-road or in a field. The best stone thrower who was in Lisalway was James [Dirken]. He is still living in Lisalway.
They used to be stone-throwing in a field called "Bacle a' Bhocave". They used to throw a heap ofstone about 30 yards.
- Informant
- John Madden
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lissalway, Co. Roscommon
- A Famous singer. 15/6/1936
The people of Ireland are very fond of singing and music.
They pass away the time by singing or playing music. There was a famous singer in Lisalway named Thomas Carty. He got killed in America a few years ago. There was(continues on next page)
