School: Kilfenora (B.) (roll number 2155)
- Location:
- Kilfenora, Co. Clare
- Teacher: P. Mag Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0619, Page 109
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- (continued from previous page)hay and oil and put them in the top of the wall and set fire to it with a match. When it quinches they put the coles in the fire and put the ashes in the meadow for it is good for the grass and hay. St Brigids Night. On that night the people make a cross with timber or with straw and put it on the roof of the house to honour St Brigid. Every one in the house puts it up in turn every year and it is left there always.
- People never throw out ashes on may day. On that morning one in the house would rise early. and bring in the water. and they go out for a branch and hang it on the door.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mícheál Ó Loingsigh
- Gender
- Male
