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School: Páirc na Rian (C.), Rampark, Jenkinstown (roll number 4882)

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Rampark, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Fhlannagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0660, Page 314

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    On Hallow'een there is a number of tricks played on the people. There gates are taken and thrown away. The wheels are taken off carts and hung on the telegram poles.
    Games played on Hallow'een
    Sit before a mirror at 12 o'clock peeling an apple or combing your hair and say "I look into this mirror in the Devil." The person that is going to marry you is supposed to look out at you and say "I love you."
    Stand at a door at 12 o'clock with a mouthful of water and the first person that passes is supposed to marry you.
    The first mouthful of champ you eat on Hallow Eve night run
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tressa Ní Conchbhair
    Gender
    Female