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School: Cor na Gaoithe (roll number 7495)

Location:
Cornageeha, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 024

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  1. A Funny Story (continued)

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    them to his young nephew to deliver.
    "What!" exclaimed the farmer. "Why", you might just as well try to send lettuce by a rabbit."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. May Customs

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    Long ago May-Day Customs were held in great reverence in this country. They are still pracitzed by some of the older people.

    1) Putting branches of the rowan-tree over the Byre-doors as a protection against the animals inside getting sick.
    2) Neither borrowing or lending anything on this day.
    3) Strewing the door-steps with May-flowers on May Eve.
    4) Not letting milk out on a May Day.
    5) Decorating the May Altar in honour of Our Lady is one of the big customs.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
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        1. May (~639)
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