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School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

Location:
Carran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 09_055

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    like they make cages. When they have them finished they put a light stick at the bottom of the cage and to put a forked stick under it so that the cage is lifted off the ground. When the bird stands on the light rod it knocks the forked stick and the bird is caught inside. They make kites by making a cross with light rods and then covering it with cloth. Some children buy toys to play with. Girls make dolls to play with
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gearóid Breathnach
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Crughwill, Co. Clare