School: Gleann Dubh (roll number 16032)
- Location:
- Carnagh West, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Conchobhair
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- (continued from previous page)among the crops for good luck.
The 24th of June is Pattern of St. Johns who is our local Saint. In Lecarrow there is a holy well which people visit on this day and where they say prayers.
On Sr Martin's Eve a cock is killed and the blood is sprinkled on the four corners of the house and this is supposed to bring a blessing on the house.
On November Eve a great currant cake is made and a ring is put in it. At tea time the cake is eaten and whoever gets the ring is supposed to be the first to marry.
