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School: Monknewton (roll number 9696)

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Monknewtown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0713, Page 373

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  1. Past Customs

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    The people long ago used to shut themselves alone in a room and look into a mirror with a lighted candle in their hands at twelve o'clock on Hallow Eve night it was said they would see who they would be getting married to.
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  2. Past Customs

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    Long ago four or five men used to go out with a plate to gather the seeds of the dockets and when they had the plate filled they were supposed to see a spirit and then they would get anything they wished for. Another custom was to eat salty fish before going to bed to see who would come with a drink to them in a dream.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dowth, Co. Meath