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School: Cannistown (roll number 15104)

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Kennastown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Ghiobúin
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    1. The old people would not let you throw out water on Hallow Eve night. You might throw it on the holy Souls, who walk around their homes that night.
    2. People leave wine on the window for the fairies that night - to keep them in good humour.
    3. Colcannon is left for the souls to eat, on that night.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lory Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    10
    Address
    Ardsallagh, Co. Meath