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1. Stone-Throwing

   

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   Stone-throwing was a common game in Ireland long ago. It was generally done at a cross-road or in a field. The best stone thrower who was in Lisalway was James [Dirken]. He is still living in Lisalway. They used to be stone-throwing in a field called "Bacle a' Bhocave". They used to throw a heap ofstone about 30 yards.

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2. A Famous Singer

   

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   A Famous singer. 15/6/1936
   The people of Ireland are very fond of singing and music.
   They pass away the time by singing or playing music. There was a famous singer in Lisalway named Thomas Carty. He got killed in America a few years ago. There was

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