School: St Peter's, Phibsboro
- Location:
- Phibsborough, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Ss. Breathnach
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- This was a most popular game at wakes in the Broomfield district. It was also played at wakes.A lighted candle was placed on the floor. Two young fellows got an ashen stick about 5 feet long, and stood astride it one behind the other. Both of them gripped the stick tightly with their hands. The fellow behind was to try and overturn the candle(continues on next page)