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School: Rathwire (C.) (roll number 8416)

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Rathwire, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. Caffrey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 491

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    When the big lads come to a house they come inside. One of the number plays a mouth organ or a melodeon and another beats time on a tambourine. Four of the crowd dance a "Half-set". This is the name given to the Quadrilles when only four take part in the dance.
    These big boys generally get silver.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Leavy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14