School: Ballyadams (roll number 894)

Location:
Ballyadams, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Bruadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 135

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 135

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    player at that corner a sign. If the player in the centre can get into an empty corner before another player he remains there and the player ousted from position stands in the centre.
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  2. I got a sweeping brush and put the head of the brush on the floor. This game is played inside. Then I put the handle of the brush between my legs. I hold the handle of the brush with one hand and with the other in which there is a light stick Istruck the brush behind me. I then pranced around the floor like a horse.
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