School: Athboy (C.)

Location:
Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Bríghid, Bean Uí Mhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 044

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 044

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  1. There are many toys made by boys and girls at present which were also made long ago.
    Boys make propellors, kites, yo-yeos, bows and arrows, catherpults, tops, guns, wheelbarrows, aeroplanes and scooters. Girls make dolls and necklaces.
    The kites are made from a very light board, or stronger paper and a very long string, tied to it so that it can be let up fairly high in
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Glennon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown or Ballyfallon, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr Glennon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown or Ballyfallon, Co. Meath