School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)
- Location:
- Towlerton, Co. Laois
- Teacher: L. Ó Broin
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- (continued from previous page)are growing. Fairies are heard in it sometimes. No one ever descended into this rath.
There is another fort in the townland of Woodlands. It is circular in shape. Fairies are heard playing and singing music in it during the night. It is situated near a lone tree. Churning is heard in it during the day.
- There are many games which children play both at home and in school. There is one which we usually play which is called stag. This is how it is played First two gets in for a chain. Then they follow the other children until(continues on next page)
