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School: Templeglantine (B.) (roll number 2359)

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Templeglentan, Co. Limerick
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Maitiú Ó Duilleáin
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    usually have a step-dancer with them .also . The money that is collected is spent by having a 'porter party' a it is called . Often on St. Stephens day eight or nine 'batches' visit the district . On other festivals such as Hallowee'n it is usual to hold local customs and games . The best known of these games is shop-apple.This game is played by hanging an apple from the ceiling . Then a 'púicín' as it is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Liam Ó Maoldomhnaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Templeglentan, Co. Limerick