School: Kilsarcon (C.) (roll number 14798)

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1. Homemade Toys (continued)

   

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   Models from Turnips. There is a slice taken off the top part of the turnip to act as a cap. The inside is scooped out. A face is then drawn out in it which the eyes and mouth are cut. Then a lighted candle is put into it and the slice which was taken off is then placed on top again. It is placed on top of a pillar of a gate usually. When people come along they get a great fright when they are the light coming out the eyes and the mouth. castletop = (?) Maureen Fleming, Killeentierna Farranfore Co. Kerry Mr Ned Fleming. Same address, Age 44 yrs

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2. Homemade Toys

   

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   Guns were made from elder. First they cut out the white pith of the elder. They next got a rod and tied a piece of cloth round the top of it. Then they filled it with water, Then they forced the rod through the water, and shot it off in that way.

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