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School: Brúgh Ríogh (C.) (roll number 10229)

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Bruree, Co. Limerick
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Siobhán, Bean Uí Chonaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0498, Page 120

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    first making the dress for the doll and then stuffing it with straw saw dust the head and legs can be shaped out of a turnip or mangold and by handiness can be attached to the trunk or body afterwards.
    Long ago the youths of this parish used to make steam engines from an old disused tankard and toffee tins. They used also make mice and horses from turnips and mangolds.
    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)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Wall
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tankardstown, Co. Limerick