School: Droichead na Daoile (roll number 14736)

Location:
Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 380

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  1. St John's Day.
    The 23rd June is St John's day. It is customary with the people of this district to make a big fire, which is called a bonfire, because there is a bone in it. There is usually great fun at the bonfire. The old people as well as the young people attend at the fire. They put paraffin oil on a bag and throws it up in the air. Before the fire quenches each person says some prayers around the fire. Each householder brings a coal from the
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St John (~208)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Eileen Rowland
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tubbrid Beg, Co. Mayo