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School: Eanach Dubh (B.) (roll number 13656)

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Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Morahan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 109

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  1. Folklore - Ballycloran Castle (continued)

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    the Monday week following the trial.
    Father John McGrath visited him in his cell every day until the execution and he was the only one to witness the execution. He was hanged over the front entrance to Carrick-on-Shannon gaol.
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  2. Folklore - Local Marriage Customs

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    In olden days marriages were celebrated between the periods of Advent and Lent.
    The first Sunday in Lent is called "Puss Sunday." The youths line up outside the church-gate and call out "Puss" at the maids and bachelors as they pass by. This vexes them but creates amusement for the youths.
    It is considered unlucky by the catholics to marry in the month of May. It is also considered unlucky to marry on Thursday's, Friday's
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    B. Toole
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrick, Co. Leitrim