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School: Clonaslee (C.) (roll number 16031)

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Clonaslee, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Bean Uí Uigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0824, Page 226

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    this each person lays at least half a crown to the priest, who presides. This done as a token of respect for the dead. The procession then proceeds to the church-yard.
    The coffin then is lifted out and placed in the grave, and then priest says the prayers.
    The undertaker closes the grave and all the people and friends withdraw.
    At a wake, snuff and clay pipes are given out, and the women get tea, and sometimes wine.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. death (~1,076)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Lalor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonagh, Co. Laois