School: Ballyhale (roll number 7914)

Location:
Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Shúilleabháin

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Games

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0848, Page 125

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There are many games that we children play at lunch time.
Here are some of them.

He we come gathering nuts in May, nuts in May, nuts in May. He we come gathering nuts in May. On a cold and frosty morning.
Who will we have for nuts in May,
nuts in May, nuts in May. Who will we have for nuts in May. On a cold and frosty morning.
We will have (here a name is called out) for nuts in May
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We will have ___ for nuts in May
On a cold and frosty morning
Kneel down on the carpet you shall kneel
While the grass grows at your feet
Stand up straight and show us the one you love so sweet.

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Collector
Peggy Dempsey
Gender
female
Address
Rosboultra, Co. Kilkenny
Language
English