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School: Darley

Location:
Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
A. Newburn
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  1. Angel and the Devil

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    Girls in straight line. Two girls go out 8 or 10 yds
    One is Angel & the other Devil. A third girl gives colours or names a golden things (quietly|) to the girls in line.
    The third girls says: -
    Angel Angel come with your wings
    And point me out the golden -. (or colour)
    The Angel points and if correct takes away the person
    The third girl than says:-
    Devil Devil come with your horns
    And points me out the golden - (or colour)
    The Devil points & if correct takes the person.
    Whoever has the most wins.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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