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School: Teampall Mhuire

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Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0143, Page 534

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  1. Old Customs throughout the Year

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    Long ago they used not eat meat on St. Stephen's day. They used to offer it up so as to keep away all harm for the year.
    People do not sweep out dust or throw out water or lend or borrow on New Year's Day because it is said what ever you do on New Year's Day you will be doing it all the year. Some people think you should not throw out dirty water at night without saying, "Chugar, Chugar." because you might wet the fairies.
    On November's Day the fello[ws?] used to go around pulling cabbage and throwing it at the doors of the houses. They have indoor games also. They hang an apple from the ceiling and all the children of the house
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernadetta O' Hara
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Breastagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs O' Hara
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Breastagh, Co. Mayo