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School: Rush Hall, Mountrath (roll number 12231)

Location:
Rush Hall, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 280

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    Mayday was in olden times observed by the large may bush decked with ribbons or any flowers that were available, Generally early cowslips and primroses and placed in front of the house on May eve. The Quichen bough was also placed in every field ans sometimes several pieces in one field in different kinds of crops sown. This was to guard against the crop being taken in a supernatural way by the neighbour. Sometimes people would stay up in the field all night to guard against any one
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Matthew Larkin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Coolrain, Co. Laois