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School: Clara (roll number 16116)

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Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 411

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  1. Pishrogues in the District of Clara, Co. Killkenny

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    Pishrogues in the District of Clara Co. Kilkenny.
    (1) May Day. (1st May) It is a custom in some parts of this parish "to set eggs" in a neighbour's field. This is supposed to take the crops" from the neighbours and to increase one's own crop. Very early, before dawn, secretly these eggs are placed in the tillage fields.
    (2) It is also a custom to "skim the wells" that is to be the first person to take the water on the top of the well. This is supposed to bring in an increase of milk and butter for the whole year.
    St. John's Night (24th June)- Bonfire Night- Each person must bring a bundle of sticks; and when the fire is dying out each one take a lighting stick and brings it home & keeps it in a safe place "for luck".
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Denis Knox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Grangehill, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Tom Knox
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Grangehill, Co. Kilkenny