School: Ballyfin, Mountrath (roll number 15537)

Location:
Ballyfin, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Giolla Fhionáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 125

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 125

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  2. XML Page 125
  3. XML “Shop”
  4. XML “Here Comes Sall”

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  2. First of all the children gather round in a circle. Then they get one girl for Sall. All the children march round slowly while Sall goes the opposite way. What they say is
    Here comes Sall in all his glory
    Riding on a big fat pony
    Stood before the house of glory
    This is Mary's wedding day
    You can say any one of the names you wish.
    Birds
    To play Birds you make a big circle
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