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School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)

Location:
Táite Mhuileann an Úcaire, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
Deborah Freeman
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  1. Games I Play

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    TIG - A rhyme is said e.g. "Pig you have the "Tig" and out you must go. Who ever has the "Tig" must then run and "Tig" someone else.
    HIDE AND SEEK - A person hides and the other players look for him who ever finds him then hides.
    AT CERTAIN TIMES
    NUT CRACKING - Nut cracking is a favourite game at Hallow Eve.
    SLIDING - Sliding is the favourite game when there is heavy frost.
    ABOUT GAMES
    DONKEY HAND-BALL Donkey Hand Ball is a favourite game of the Irish. Six people stand in two rows about two yards apart and they throw the ball
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. siamsaíocht agus caitheamh aimsire (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jennie Mayclim
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Cabhán Riabhach, Co. Mhuineacháin