School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)
- Location:
- Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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Another game they used play long ago was "fool stool". They used get four stones, and they used put one stone in the middle. The girl who used be in the middle used be called the fool. When the other four girls are trying to pass from one place to the other the fool tries to get her stones.
The young boys are very fond of making small boats. Long ago they used be made with a piece of wood, and it used be made round on both ends. Then they used get three feathers, and put them(continues on next page)
