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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 299

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0676, Page 299

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    A furz bush already in bloom is cut and decorated with primroses on May eve, and children dance and sing around it, primroses are also gathered on this evening and scattered around the doorsteps.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eithne Watters
    Gender
    Female