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School: Ceathrú na gCloch, Gleann Fraoigh (roll number 12806)

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Carrownaglogh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Bhreathnach
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    Reference has been made to the singing boys.
    They were a band of singers, who sang at funerals, in the parish of Cill Garbháin. They wore white sashes, and sung hymns in Gaelic. They were a common feature at funerals during the '70's but the custom has long since died out.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. death (~1,076)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríd Bhreathnach
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Bunnyconnellan, Co. Mayo