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School: Cill Dá Lua (B.)

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0587, Page 069

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    all night. Everyone waits up to hear the joy bells a twelve o'clock. There is a lot of excitement on St. Stephens day hunting the wren.
    Another old custom is May eve. The farmers shake holy water on their crops and on their stock. Primroses are put the door step and on the windows.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Matthew Hayes
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Informant
    James Hayes
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Creeveroe, Co. Clare