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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Droichead Chearbhalláin, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 009

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  1. A Story (continued)

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  2. A Game

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    As many girls as wish can play this game. The farmer wants a wife.
    A number of girls hold hands and from a ring. One of them stands in the middle. As they go around the one in the middle they chant the following words.
    "The farmer wants a wife
    E-aye adee
    The farmer wants a wife.
    The wife wants a child.
    The child wants a nurse.
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