School: Gleann Dubh (roll number 16032)
- Location:
- Carnagh West, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0266, Page 380
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- Twelfth night.
On the eve of the 6th of January it is customary in some homes to make a cake of cow dung and on it is placed twelve candles or rushes dipped in wax. The candles are lighted and each member of the family has a light for himself. The Rosary is recited and each person is watching the burning candles. The person whose candle quenches first is supposed to be the first to die in the family.
On Shrove Tuesday the people are treated to pancakes as they will have few luxuries during lent.(continues on next page)
