School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Thurles (roll number 4068)

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   "Greyhound racing," "draughts," "Ludo and several others.

   

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   Games are among the most popular pastimes nowadays. People take a great interest in them. Hurling and foot-ball are among the most oftenest played. People go all over the country to Hurlings. There are several kinds of games. "Trant", "Dan, Dan tread the needle", "Fairy beds", "Hop Scotch", "Last July", "Ghost in the garden", "Flogging tops" "Frog in the middle", "Green gravel" This verse must be said while playing "Green gravel":

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