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School: An Clochar, Ceann Tuirc (roll number 10232)

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Kanturk, Co. Cork
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An tSr. Seosamh; An tSr. Berchmans
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    Cradle-birds were made by placing sticks across one another and were used to catch birds. Snares were also made to trap rabbits and hares. Animals were also cut from turnips.
    On windy days the children made paper kites. These are made from large sheets of paper from which a string is tied. The children always drew great amusement from this toy.
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    {Drawings, clockwise from top, of a Cradle-bird, Chain, Sling, Hat, Gun, and Kite.}
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty O' Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismeelcunnin, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr J. O' Keeffe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lismeelcunnin, Co. Cork