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School: Drumconrath (C.) (roll number 16144)

Location:
Drumcondra, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Úna Ní Chongbhaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0712, Page 084

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    Everyone both young and old can amuse themselves by playing various games.
    The young people amuse themselves by playing 'catch', 'hide and go seek'. Boys play football, hurling and handball.
    Old people, both men and women; like to play "Ludo", "Draughts" and "Cards"
    Those are the games usually played in this district.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    One of the games the people played long ago was "round the green gravel". a number of girls would form a ring and walk round saying, (Round i)
    "Round the green gravel the grass grows green,
    Many's the maiden was fit to be seen,
    Washed in milk, dressed in silk,
    Who is the last pop down?"
    Whoever would be last down would have to
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs P. Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Greenan, Co. Meath