School: Kilbeg (roll number 11039)

Location:
Robertstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
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    the custom for people in this district not to eat meat on that day, to keep sickness out for the following year. On May day ity is a custom for the people to make a May bush; they get a bush with a lot of branches on it and hang flowers and egg shells on it. The May bush is made in honour of the Blessed Virgin.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joe Duignan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Robertstown, Co. Meath