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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 13_037

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    be lying would follow when the other children would let the coo.
    The children that would be lying should catch the others, and if they do the other children would have to lye.
    Children also love to play tug-a-war, because it is an enjoyable game.
    A great many children gather together, and they all catch one another, at each side and when all would be ready they pull
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas O' Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kells, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    James Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kells, Co. Kilkenny