School: Clara (roll number 16116)

Location:
Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna

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Jack-Stones in Clara School, Co. Kilkenny

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 420

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About 20 yrs. ago "Jack-stones" were played by the pupils of the school. At present "Jack-stones are not played - the name of this game is not even known.
The games usually played are "Rounders"- each player stands on a stone & one in the middle without a stone. This one tries to get at one of the stones on the ring outside & all the players are sent moving. Whoever the one is who is left without a stone must stand in the centre.
"Tig" & "Nuts in May" are other games played.

Collector
Annie Costello
Gender
female
Language
English