School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 009

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 009

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    thing happening and he stood on the road shouting after them.
    "Run white lad or the black lad will catch you.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. As many girls as wish can play this game. The farmer wants a wife.
    A number of girls hold hands and from a ring. One of them stands in the middle. As they go around the one in the middle they chant the following words.
    "The farmer wants a wife
    E-aye adee
    The farmer wants a wife.
    The wife wants a child.
    The child wants a nurse.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English