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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 072

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  1. Games (continued)

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    The child wants a nurse. Ee-aye-a-dee-o.
    The nurse wants a dog Ee-aye-a-dee-o
    The dog wants a bone. " etc.
    The bone wants to be ate Ee-aye-a-dee-o. The bone wants to be ate.
    When they are finished the farmer looks round and chooses his wife.
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  2. Signs

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    If you meet a black cat you will have good luck.
    If you strike anyone with an elder rod you will never grow.
    If you are going anywhere and you meet a red-haired woman you may go back as you will have
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