School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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  1. 18. All the girls get in a row for this game, and one stands a long way off with her back to them. She says, Sallyo, sallyo, one, two, three. While she is saying this, the rest come sloping up.
    You must stand, the minute she says three, because she turns round when she finishes it, and if she catches you moving, you have to start all over again.
    Whoever reaches her first, gives out "Sallyo" the next time, and this is the way the game goes on.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.