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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0838, Page 246

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    There are many varieties of toys in this district. Some of these are made in this district namely the Yo - yo, the Kite, the Bird - cage and many others. The Yo yo originated in Germany first, but as time went on it became easier to understand it. So at present the people of this district are able to make them
    The Kite is made by putting two pieces of sticks in a crosslike shape. The glue brown paper on one side of it and you have the Kite formed
    The Bird cage is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardateggle, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Michael Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardateggle, Co. Laois