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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 03_032

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    Children amuse themselves in many ways. The most delightful way is by making a daisy chain.
    [Drawing] - daisy chain
    This daisy chain is made by a great many daisies knotted together.
    It is very hard to make a daisy chain because often times it breaks.
    [Drawing] - a crib
    In the snowy months the boys always amuse themselves by making a crib to catch the
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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
    Brighidh Ní Lálúar
    Other names
    Brighidh Ní Lálúar (local name)
    Brigid Ní Leatlobhair
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilree, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr John Lawler