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School: Coill na Sliabh (roll number 14734)

Location:
Kilnaslieve, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gráinne
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  1. Feasts During the Year

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    Bonfire Night or St John's night is a great night. It falls on the 23rd of June. On that night a bonfire is lit in honour of St John.
    Garland Sunday is the last Sunday in July. Long ago dances concerts, plays etc, were held on that night.
    Hallow Eve night falls on the 1st of November. Children play games on that night such as ducking for apples and throwing cabbage. The fairies are supposed to go from to fort on that night.
    St Brigid's day falls on the
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