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School: Koilmore (roll number 14115)

Location:
Cuilmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0099, Page 099

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  1. Customs Connected with the Eves of Festivals

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    Christmas Eve
    The old people used to leave their doors open on Christmas Eve's night so, that if anybody came they could get lodging in any house. They used put a light in every room in the house.
    Sain Martin's Eve
    On Saint Martin's Eve the people kill some fowl, and sprinkles the blood on the door-posts of their houses.
    Saint John's Eve
    On Saint John Eve the people light a bon-fire in honour of Saint John. Each main bought a penny with him to the bon-fire. One of them went to the nearness town for a loaf of bread. Then they milk a cow, and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Fleming
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryredmond, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs M. Fleming
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    42
    Address
    Garryredmond, Co. Mayo