School: Soran, Longford (roll number 14683)

Location:
Soran, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Wilfred O'Callaghan
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  1. I live in the townland of Drumnacoola in the parish of Killoe and in the barony of Aughaboy.
    Many interesting stories and customs are told about events that happened in this district in olden times.
    On story is: on Hallow Eve everyone in the house would wash their hands in a basin of water mixed with a little clay, and go to
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philip Hourican
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumnacooha, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Patrick Carloan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Killeter, Co. Longford