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School: Killyconnan (B.)

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Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Kearney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0979, Page 098

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    so as not to be recognised.
    Some of the old customs connected with May Day still linger in this district. The following are some of them. The ashes are not put out on May morning. Red rags are tied to the cows' tails and to the horses winkers. These red rags are called "gads". They are tied on before twelve oclock on May Eve to keep away the witch-woman. Milk and butter would not be given as a present on May Day. It is believed that these customs came down from pagan times.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Gilcreest
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Gilcreest
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cuttragh, Co. Cavan