School: Teamhair, Áth Treasna
- Location:
- Taur, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Dd. Ó Súillleabháin
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- Skipping is a favourite pastime among
the children of this district.
I also play this game frequently.
Skipping is one of the best exercises
of which children can partake.
There are two sorts of skipping
"Single skipping and double skipping.
One person can play single skip
by procuring a rope, The rope is
then thrown under the legs and over
the head, always careful to have
your legs lifted off the ground so
as not to tip the rope. This must be
done quickly and without any
hesitation.
Three are required to play double skip.
Two must hold the rope one at each
end and they hold casting the rope
while the person is jumping.
This game needs a good deal of
practise.
Making bubbles was also
"Games I Play"
Forfeits.
An indoor game very popular years ago
was forfeits. One of the company would(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Hannah Walsh
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Glennamucklagh East, Co. Cork
