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School: Killeigh

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Killeigh, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
T. Mac Amhalghaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0804, Page 076

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0804, Page 076

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    The people put up a May bush on the first of May to honour the Blessed Virgin. It is the custom to put up a May bush on the first of May. Most people put up a May bush on the first of May. The May bush is made from egg shells and flowers.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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