School: Tir na bPoll (C.) (roll number 15645)
- Location:
- Teernaboul, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máighréad Ní Dhonchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0454, Page 378
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“In olden times the May Day customs were as important as those of Christmas.”
(continued from previous page)weather was fine, the dance was held in the open air. If not it was held in a barn. The company then gathered sycamore to make May music.
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“Creachail was the horny block of bog-deal as taken from the bog.”
"Creaschail was the horny block of bog-deal as taken from the bog. Sgolbs or splinters were cut from the block. These were used for lighting purposes. They were put on the pot-rack over the fire to dry. One member of the family held a splinter while another was doing a piece of work - My Grandfather still baskets. He makes them so well that(continues on next page)
