School: Bennekerry, Carlow

Location:
Bennekerry, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Liam Ó hAodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 372

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    on a piece of thin cord or thread. The first two daisies are place facing each other an the next two are placed the opposite way and so on.
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  2. Some children make a hobby of toy-making. I have often seen boys getting a large round turnip and drawing out a man's head and face on it. Then with a penknife and a large spoon the inside of the turnip is cut and scooped away until only the skin remains. Then with paint and a piece of black burnt stick the mouth, eyes and nose are outlined.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mc Guill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bennekerry, Co. Carlow