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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 18_035

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    the top in through the flower part and carry on until a belt or a chain is made.
    [Drawing] - Daisy chain
    It is easy to make a top from a spool.
    [Drawing] - Top
    Cut the spool slantwise and there is usually a hole in the spool through which a small nail must be driven.
    There is a wider top than a middle in a spool under which whip or cord is wound and so it may be sent spinning.
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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
    Kitty Lahert
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Goodwinsgarden, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Denis Lahert
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    43
    Address
    Goodwinsgarden, Co. Kilkenny