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School: Ballyfin, Mountrath (roll number 15537)

Location:
Ballyfin, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Giolla Fhionáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 125

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  1. Shop (continued)

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    stone. If any of the children call for something I have not got I say I am getting them.
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  2. Here Comes Sall

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    First of all the children gather round in a circle. Then they get one girl for Sall. All the children march round slowly while Sall goes the opposite way. What they say is
    Here comes Sall in all his glory
    Riding on a big fat pony
    Stood before the house of glory
    This is Mary's wedding day
    You can say any one of the names you wish.
    Birds
    To play Birds you make a big circle
    (continues on next page)
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ockanaroe, Co. Laois