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School: Collon (roll number 14579)

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Collon, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0676, Page 241

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0676, Page 241

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  1. Local Industries (continued)

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    House, made spinning wheels.
    In an old windmill, still standing in sight of the village the Cistersian Monks of Mellifont employed men to grind corn.
    Harness-making is still carried on by a man named Callan, who lives about three miles from the village.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Festival Customs

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    Halloween was a great time. A big supper was provided which consisted of apple cake and brack in which rings were inserted. Who ever got the ring would be married before twelve months. Tricks were played and the especially tried certain means of seeing their future husbands.
    This little rhyme is said about Candlemas Day:-
    If Candlemas Day comes
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drogheda Road, Co. Louth