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School: Mungraid (B.) Luimneach (roll number 14409)

Location:
Mungret, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Mrs B. Mulroy
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    November Eve Customs
    When Mrs O Donnell who is now 70 years old was a young girl she told me they used have great fun on November Eve. It was usual to have a ball or dance. Everyone paid four pence or sixpence. They got stampy bread and tea and plenty of poteen. The girls came in crowds...
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs O' Donnell
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Mungret, Co. Limerick