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School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

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Ardagh, Co. Limerick
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Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0487, Page 105

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    carried out. Halloween is that time when indoor amusements begin. It is when superstition and witchcraft reign in the outside world. It is customary to make a large cake on that night and a ring, a piece of a rag, and a match are put in it, and who-ever gets the ring. He is supposed to be the first to get married and whoever gets the match. He is supposed to be the first to die. I regret to say that there are very few old people in the district and therefore the old customs are quickly vanishing.
    Told by Michael Ambrose,
    Enegare,
    Ardagh,
    Co. Limerick.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Ambrose
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Enaghgare, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Michael Ambrose
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Enaghgare, Co. Limerick