School: Dunboyne (C.) (roll number 15917)
- Location:
- Dunboyne, Co. Meath
- Teachers: Seosaimhín Ní Chonmidhe Uná Frinse
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- Here's the button o I'm sure your have it
The players stand against a wall with one player standing opposite the line.
A stone or button is in the leaders hand
He goes along the line of players who have their hands outstretched and cupped (cup shaped)
He repeats "Here's the button o I'm sure you have it" Button is placed in someone's hands. If person who is asked to name in whose hand button is, fails, he must pay forfeit.Played at wakes in Dunboyne parish n the memory of Mrs Larkin (74 years)
- Players sit around on straw placed on the kitchen floor (stools and chairs being in the wake room)
One player represents the priest
He says:-
The priest of the parish lost his considering cap, some say this(continues on next page)
