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School: Ramelton

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Rathmelton, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Ó Domhnaill
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    being passed "The Clan" raise their caps & hats and in some cases, the chief mourners keep 50 yards behind the coffin. After the burial service the priest is requested to say a special prayer to keep the deceased from appearing to anyone.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joseph Harkin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Glen Lower, Co. Donegal