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School: Morton St. Convent Nat. S. (roll number 12349)

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Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
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Miss Annie O' Dwyer
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    which he carries his "treasure" a dozen marbles. The other players hide and then they all dive out to see if they can run to the tin and capture some of the "treasure". They may take only one marble at a time. This goes on until the treasure has gone or until the Sheriff captures one of the Merry Men, who takes his place.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary