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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Leac an Anfa, Cathair na Mart

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Leckanvy, Co. Mayo
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An tSr. Treasa
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    does he want the stones for and he says to sharpen his knives to cut the heads off the chickens. He follows them and whoever he catches they are the ghost, for the next game. The one he has caught goes into the well, and the other ghost takes his place as a chicken. Thats how we play "Ghost in the Well."
    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
    John Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Thornhill, Co. Mayo