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School: Baile Thomáis, Gabhailín (roll number 15407)

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Thomastown Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Dubhláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0577, Page 027

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    shaped like a the letter "Y." Then get two rubber straps about 12 ft long. Then get a piece of leather and attach one end of each strap to it. Then attach the other ends one to each side of the fork. Place a small stone in the leather. Then catch the stick and pull. Then let go the leather and the spring of the rubber drives the stone off with great force.
    Another toy is a sling. Two cords each about four feet long and a piece of leather are required for it. Hole the centre and each side of the piece of leather. Make a loop on one end of one of the cords. Put your first finger out in the loop and catch the other string in the same hand. Place a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Nagle
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    David Nagle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60