School: Munlough

Location:
Munlough North, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
D. Brady
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0964, Page 195

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0964, Page 195

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  1. He placed a cricket right under the skin. Begorra it is ticking, said Brian O'Lynn.
    A wooden horse is carved out of wood. The picture of the horse is drawn on the wood. Then the horse is cut with a fret saw. It is painted whatever colour is desired.
    Dolls made out of cloth are also common with buttons for eyes and tow for hair.
    Santa Claus figure can be made of wood. A head of cloth stuffed with flock and a false face made of linnen with a painted nose. Bulbs of old flashlamps for eyes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
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