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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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    in a head of cabbage. Each of them puts a mark on her head. If a girl comes in first she goes with her eyes closed to the boys' heads of cabbage. Which ever one she leaves her hand on is supposed to be the name of the future husband.
    Another custom connected with November's night is to bring a looking glass to a well and look down into the water. It is said that one would see their her future husband or wife.
    A cake is also made
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Oíche Shamhna (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Philbin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo