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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

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Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gérbheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0708, Page 082

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  1. Old Cures (continued)

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  2. Hide the Thimble

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    As many as wish can play this game. One of the company is chosen to hide the thimble. Then the remainder go out side and close all doors while the chosen one hides the thimble. When he has it hid he calls the others in. they all start to search for it. The person who finds it, then hides it, and the company go out as before.
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