School: Coradh Chaitlín (C.)
- Location:
- Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Eibhlin, Bean Mhic Conmara
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Old Pastimes.
Children make necklets from large daisies which grow in meadows .They get a strong wisp of hay called a black -top and stick it through each daisy until a long string is produced.These necklets when worn look very pretty and there is a very fresh smell to be got from them.
The making of paper frocks for dolls is another very interesting pastime.Belts are also made from paper.In olden times the people made harps from paper.very nice fire-screens were made from white paper and nice designs were worked on them.
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- Informant
- Mrs Flannery
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Crossagh, Co. Clare
