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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

Location:
Gortatoor, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 468

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    I used to play alot of games on November Night. I used to put an apple hanging from the roof, and then try to catch it in my mouth. I also used to put an apple in a tub of water, and try to catch it in my mouth also.
    In Summer-time, I pick flowers. I have great delight in picking the lovely daisies and primroses that grow in the soft, great fields. I decorate out little Altar at home with them.
    In Autumn, I pick nuts and black-berries in the wood, and I gather apples
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Kate Healy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowmacshane, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowmacshane, Co. Mayo