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School: Cnoc Cairn, Imleach Iubhair (roll number 10731)

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Knockcarron, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Dúthaigh
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    Rounders:-
    This game can be played by any number of boys and girls, equal sides of course.
    [Drawing] - Rounders
    Accompanying diagram gives a rough sketch of this game as played by rural children. Dimensions vary as to space available for playing. Suppose two teams of six each take part in a game.
    The X's represent one team, and the O's the other.
    Suppose the O's take first "in s". Positions are taker as above. The O in the small circle hits a ball
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    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)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs W. Duhig
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    69
    Address
    Emly, Co. Tipperary