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School: Summerville (roll number 622)

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Summerville, Co. Waterford
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John Burke
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0652, Page 72

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0652, Page 72

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  1. Homemade Toys and Articles (continued)

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  2. A Diúchán

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    A diúchán can be made out of a straw. A bit of straw is got and cut at two joints. One joint is cut off and at the other cut is made below the head to form a tongue. Also a strip of skin is sometimes slipped into the barrel and held on the outside by the fingers when blowing it. Three holes are put below the tongue to play it.
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  3. A Pop Gun

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    A pop gun can be made from an elder stick. A round bit of a stick is got and a hole is made by scooping out the pith
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