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School: Leggah, Moyne (roll number 14328)

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Leggagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Francis Gallagher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 529

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    ham etc, and invite all the boys who were out burying the wren to come to the appointed house on a particular night. They would also send invitations to all the local girls. Some of the girls would be appointed to do the cooking, and with eating and drinking and dancing they would put in a very enjoyable night. If there was any of the food left over a "scrap" dance would be held in a few nights after.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellen Briody
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Leggagh, Co. Longford