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School: Shrule (roll number 7795/7796)

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Shrule, Co. Galway
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0038C, Page 02_031

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0038C, Page 02_031

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  1. Pisreoga (continued)

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    a hen fighting it is the sign of a visitor. When a spark flys from the fire it is the sign of a letter.
    I have many pastimes by which I pass the time on Sundays. I often pass the time by making a top. First of all I get a used up spool and a sharp knife. I pare one end of the spool till it is fairly sharp. Then I stick a sharp (stick) pointed stick through in the spool. Then I have a lovely top and spend
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  2. Béaloideas

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    I have many passtimes by which I pass the time on Sundays. I often pass the time by making a top. First of all I get a used up spool and a sharp knife. I pare one end of the spool till it is fairly sharp. Then I stick a sharp (stick) pointed stick through in the spool. Then I have a lovely top and spend
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Tedders
    Gender
    Male