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School: Caisleán Ó gConaing (C.) (roll number 9686)

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Castleconnell, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bean Uí Uallacháin
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    which they would prefer the have a tug of war.
    London bridge is broken down.
    About twenty girls play this, ten on one side and ten on the other. The first ten come in a line towards the others and say, "London bridge is broken down, broken down, broken down,. London bridge is broken down, my fair ladies".
    The other ten say:-
    "Build it up with sand and cement, sand and cement, sand and cement my fair ladies".
    First ten:- "Sand and cement, is two scarce", just as before. Second ten, Build it up with silver and gold", as at first.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Eileen Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castleconnell, Co. Limerick