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School: Craoibh Liath (roll number 15639)

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Creevelea, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Mrs Doyle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0202, Page 231

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  1. The Game of Lord Duke Lord John

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    I am now going to describe the game of Lord Duke, Lord John or Apple and Orange:- Two girls go away and one chooses an apple and another an orange. The rest catch others backs and keep singing -
    "Lord Duke, Lord John,
    Let them all pass on
    To the very last one."
    At the same time passing out under the joined hands of the other two. The last one stands and says whether she prefers an apple or an orange. She then holds on to the person she supports. This continues till all have chosen. Then both teams pull against each other and whatever party pulls without falling or letting go their hold wins.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Keegan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Tawnylea, Co. Leitrim