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School: Drumatemple (C.) (roll number 7055)

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Droim an Teampaill, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Treasa, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0260, Page 281

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    the crib was complete. One thin rod was placed across the crib inside, and a fork-shaped stick was stuck in the ground to support it. In this way the crib was lifted off the ground. Crumbs of bread or grains of oats were shaken inside in order to decoy the birds. When the bird went inside it hopped on the rod which was being supported and the crib falling down trapped the bird.
    I heard of these home-made toys from my father Mr. Michael O'Brien.
    Rita O'Brien,
    Cloonagrasson
    Ballintubber
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain na gCrosán, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Mr Michael O' Brien
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male