School: Glencairn (roll number 1179)

Location:
Glencairn, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 18

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  3. XML “May Eve”
  4. XML “Shrove”
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  1. Shrove
    During the season of Shrove rich farmers go around making matches for their daughters.
    Shrove starts after Christmas and the people enjoy making matches for their daughters.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs. Flynn
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    54
    Address
    Fortwilliam, Co. Waterford