School: Naomh Pádraig, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 13265)

Location:
Saint Patrick's, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Br. Seosamh Mac Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0856, Page 033

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0856, Page 033

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    Clocks
    A group of boys line up against a wall. Then one picks out a boy and he is called the "Clock" and the other boy is called the "Timer" The "Timer" tells the "Clock" a certain time such as, ten o'clock. Then the "Timer" comes back and asks the other boys the time, beginning at the first boy. When one boy guesses the time he has to run after the "Clock". When he catches the "Clock" he will be the "Clock". If the "Clock" is able to come back and tip the "Timer" before the other boy catches him he will still be the "Clock". Then the other boy has to come back to the wall.The game is played like this until each boy gets his chance to catch the "Clock".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Rounders
    This game is played by getting five rocks, four small ones and a big one. The big rock is called the headstone and the other four are called the stops. the small rocks are put in a circle, then the game begins. One of the teams goes in first to get their turn. Then one boy from the other team stands some distance away and bowls the ball to the boy at the "headstone". The boy at the "headstone" must hit the ball
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Walkin Street, Co. Kilkenny