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School: Creatlach (B.)

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Cratloe, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Seán Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0597, Page 082

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0597, Page 082

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  1. Games Played in This Parish

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    Long ago there were many hames played in. This parish which are not now played, such as “Rush”, marbles and bowling.
    It is about twenty years since the game rush was played in this parish. The could be played by tow,four, six, or any even number.
    When playing this game a “Den” is made on the ground and a line is drawn across the middle of it.
    An even amount would stand at each side of the line , and they all watching one another.
    If one went out of the den a boy from the other side of the line would follow him and if he is tipped he is out of game, but if he got into the den without being topped he was still in the games. It would last that way until one side was able to nock out the others.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Keane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cratloe, Co. Clare