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School: Cill Condae

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Bean Uí Ríoghbhardáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0397, Page 031

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    On "All Hallow Eve" the Irish people never forget their age old customs. It is a night of enjoyment for both young and old.
    After sundown they begin the sport, and they spend a great night of enjoyment. A big tub of water is placed in the middle of the kitchen floor, and an apple is dropped into it.
    Every number who partakes in this old custom is handcuffed. He has to put his mouth into the tub, and catch the apple. The person that catches the apple first is allowed to eat it.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Fitzgibbon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Castletown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs H. Fitzgibbon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Castletown, Co. Cork