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School: Killashee, Longphort (roll number 12515)

Location:
Killashee and Aghakeeran, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Muireadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0755, Page 095

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    into it because it was said that certain old people could see what was to happen in the future. On Shrove Tuesday it was a custom that the people used to eat pancakes for their tea. On Hallow Eve night they used to go about throwing turnips and heads of cabbage at one another's doors. During the June Bonefire every old person used to take a sod of turf out of it and throw it into their own land.
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    Bonefire night is held on the 24th June. The custom is to light a large fire and the people of the district gather round and hold a dance and when leaving they bring a
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killashee and Aghakeeran, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Mac Dermott
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    61
    Address
    Killashee and Aghakeeran, Co. Longford