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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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    First of all a girl kneels on the ground as though she starts to blow the fire. Another row of girls joined together stand opposite to her.
    The first girl in the row says;
    "What are you blowing the fire for?"
    "To boil a pot of water."
    "What are you boiling a pot of water for?"
    "To scald the forks and knives."
    "What do you want the knives for?"
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo