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School: Clochar (roll number 13296)

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Inishkeel, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Mac Giolla Bhríghde
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  1. The Customs of Hallow Eve (continued)

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    hang an apple to the roof with a piece of cord. Then they let it swing to and fro and try to get a bite out of it without putting their hands on it.
    At midnight every member of the house is put out of bed to say the rosary.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Gildea
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    82
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Clooney, Co. Donegal