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School: Ráth Bhán (roll number 15996)

Location:
Rathbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Ss Ó Donnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 102

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  1. November Night (continued)

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    putting nuts in the fire: one representing a certain man and another representing a certain girl. If the nuts draw towards each other the two people will be married.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. The Post Office

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    T H E P O S T O F F I C E
    There is a post office in Bofeenaun now. About forty years ago there was no Post Office nearer than Lahardane
    A man walked from Crossmolina to Bofeenaun every morning with the mails.
    At Christmas time he brought a horse and car with him.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Norah Mayock
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyknock, Co. Mayo