School: Loughanvally (roll number 8363)

Location:
Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. O'Connor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0742, Page 298

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    and puts a spell on haws, sloes, blackberries and other fruits. If you eat them after that you will be choked. He also puts a spell on the cherries.
    Children play many games such as blowing a candle from a distance, eating a swinging apple etc.
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
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