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School: Port Ruadh, Aonach Úrmhumhan (roll number 11367)

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An Port Rua, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
S.C. Ó Freathaille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0538, Page 037

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    between the bow and the twine. The twine is then pulled and released and the arrow shoots off.
    A toy that is now gone out of use is the home-made top. These are made out of a large spool from which the thread has been taken. Firstly the spool is pointed and the spear is put in. A piece of card is then wound around the top and then it is ready for use.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. siamsaíocht agus caitheamh aimsire (~5,933)
          1. bréagáin (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Seymour
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Leathsheisreach, Co. Thiobraid Árann