School: An Clochar, Dún an Ochta
- Location:
- Eyrecourt, Co. Galway
- Teacher: An tSr. Kostka
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- (continued from previous page)and so on until they gain the beautiful name "Donkey". The players who fail to do this are the winners of the game. This goes without saying.
- November Eve CustomsThis Eve is always observed throughout the whole of Ireland. There are many very funny things done. Young and old take part in the amusements.
- Melting LeadFor days before there is a great supply of lead stored up. This is usually got from shopkeepers
who sell tea. The tea chests are lined with it.On November night the fortune of anyone who wishes is tried. A tiny piece of lead is placed in a small iron vessel which is put over the fire. When the lead is thoroughly melted it is poured through a ring, usually through a key ring into a basin of cold water. One of the members present, acts as an interpreter. There is much fun(continues on next page)
