School: Darley

Location:
Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
A. Newburn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 100a

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 100a

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  2. Stick 6 ins pointed at both ends. Stick 18 ins long. Short stick is placed against stone. e.g. (drawing). The end cocked up is hit with 18" stick. The player who drives the cat (6" stick) furtherest is winner.
    Sometimes the other players try to stop the cat flying too far.
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