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School: Clún na Gaoithe (roll number 8740)

Location:
Cloongee, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Héaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0125, Page 453

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    The people believe that it is not right to throw out ashes on Novembers Day because they (believe) think the ashes would another the fairies. They do not throw out any water on that day because the fairies are about the house and they might wet them. If they were wetted they would perhaps get vexed and steal a child or a good looking girl and bring her with them. They are heard and seen dancing and singing on this night. If any water is thrown out the people say, "chuga chuga uirge rakich." while doing so.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Dunleavy
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ummoon, Co. Mayo