School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Bréachmhaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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    get prams and wheel them about. The game of skittles is played by making a ring on the groud then get about nine thick sticks put six down in the ground do not put them dow far only put them down such a distance a they will not fall throw the other sticks at them and see how many you can knock down. When people are swinging they get a rope it will need to be thick or it will break. The two ends are thrown over a branch and then tied a bag or a coat should be put on the rope to keep the rope from cutting anybody. Then sit down on the
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. siamsaíocht agus caitheamh aimsire (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bréachmhaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo