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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Inis (roll number 7315)

Location:
Ennis, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhomhnalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0610, Page 145

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0610, Page 145

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  3. XML “Games I Play - Is Mary Coming Out Mam”
  4. XML “Games I Play - Wallflowers”

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  2. Games I Play - Wallflowers

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    This game is very simple and interesting. This is how it is played. The players form a ring and then the game begins. While playing the children sing this song .
    Wall to wall to wallflowers,
    Growing up so high
    We are all young ladies
    And we are sure to die
    Then if you purchase
    Tell the fellow's name
    Johnny(or any other name) is a nice young man
    He stands at the door until his hat in his hand
    Up comes she all dressed in white
    A rose in her bosom and her hearts delight
    Doctor doctor can you tell what
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Arkins
    Gender
    Female