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School: Liostuathail (B.) 1.

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Listowel, Co. Kerry
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Séamus Ó Haodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 140

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    Whistlers were also made from straw. A hole was a cut in the straw and then it was finished.
    To make a turnip model you must first get a turnip. Then scoop a nose, a pair of eyes and a mouth. The eyes are bored from the top of the turnip head. A hole was also made at the back of the face. Then a candle was put into this hole. When the candle was lit the turnip represented an eery scene. Sometimes a band of men used go around dressed up in white. The turnip was fixed to a staff and a white cloth was put around this staff.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Catháin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Listowel, Co. Kerry