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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Malla (roll number 16159)

Location:
Mallow, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0369, Page 626

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    all birds,
    Saint Stephen's day he was caught in the furze,
    Up with the kettle and down with the pot,
    Give us our answer and let us be off"
    These "wren boys" collect a fair share of money. They usually divide it and amuse themselves for the evening by going to the pictures or by having a little party amongst themselves.
    Hallow E'en:-
    Many old customs are still observed at Hallow E'en. This night is called "Snap-apple night" by the majority of Irish people. Some keep the custom of cracking and burning the various kinds of nuts. Others have "Snap-apple":- A tub of water is placed in the middle of the floor, and there are several apples put into it. Each person dives down under the water and whoever is up first with an apple in his mouth wins, and also gets the apple to eat.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa O' Connell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mallow, Co. Cork