School: Carlingford (B.)

Location:
Carlingford, Co. Louth
Teacher:
C. Ó Blunaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0657, Page 047

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0657, Page 047

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  1. Several games can be played with cards, for instance: Stripe Jack; Rummie; Snap; Whist; Donkey; Spoof; Solo; Pontoon; Fish; Bridge; Nap.
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  2. Pontoon; Darts: Oxo; Boxes; Fox & Goose; Ducking: Hickerty, Dickerty, Dock; Musical Chairs; Snap Apple; Water Snap; Hop Scotch; Skittles.
    Pontoon is a card game and is constantly played in this district and from which hours of amusement and pastime can be obtained.
    Draughts is a game full of sport and amusement, and is numbered amongst some of the best games. It is played indoors.
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  3. Rounders: This is a game in which any number can play.
    Tigger: A game usually played by girls.
    Chasing: This is a game in which two boys are picked out to chase the others.
    Football: There is a great interest taken in football here in Carlingford. There is a team called the Coley Kickhams.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Thornton
    Gender
    Male