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School: Baile an Doirín (C) (roll number 7552)

Location:
Ballinderreen, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Treasa Bean Uí Bheirn
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    Door" says "What does he want." "The Big Black Man" answers "Colours."
    "The Door" says "What colour" "The Big Black Man" names some colour.
    The child to whom this colour was given runs to some spot. If "The Big Black Man" tips her while she is running she is called a "Devil." If he does not tip her she is an "angel". When all the colours have been guesses there is a tug of war between the "Angels" and the "Devils"
    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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kealy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Michael Kealy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kilcolgan, Co. Galway