School: Kilcullen (B.)

Location:
Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776D, Page 19_009

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776D, Page 19_009

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    washing themselves in that well.
    There is a big stone between this parish and Crookstown with the mark of St. Patrick's toes in it. You can cure chilblains by putting your toes in the mark.
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  2. Some home-made toys are said to be better than ones you buy. I made a lot of toys by fretwork. I once made a windmill and when you would pull it along the arms would turn around. I made it on a board and put four wheels on it. In one I put a groove round the rim on one wheel and also a groove on the rod holding the arms. I put a piece
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maithiú Ó Ceallaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilcullen, Co. Kildare