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School: Ceathrú na Leac (roll number 12273)

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Carrownaleck, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Bhig
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0171, Page 151

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  1. May Night

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    On the last night of April, Marsh marigolds (May flowers) were pulled. Holy Water was shaken on them They were strewn at the doors of dwelling house and byres. The custom still prevails. It was done to get the blessing of Mary, Queen of May on house and stock. Also to keep harm and witchcraft away from the cows and milk. It has the special power of preventing the butter being charmed off the milk by witches.
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  2. Twelfth Night

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Epiphany (~58)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mrs. Mary Small
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carraun, Co. Sligo