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School: Ardfinnan (B.), Cahir (roll number 16077)

Location:
Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
W. J. Nugent
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    A Turnip Lantern - is made by getting a turnip and carving a face out in it. First two holes are made for eyes then there is a slit cut out for a nose and a wide cut for mouth.
    Then there is a hole made up through the turnip and a candle is put into it. When all this is done the turnip is placed on a wall to frighten people.
    I should also mention that the inside of the turnip is scooped out.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Byrne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killaidamee, Co. Tipperary