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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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    each door. When they have finished the tune they recite a little rhyme as-
    "Up with the kettle and down with the pan,
    A penny or twopence to bury the wren."
    The people o the house then give them money. They carry on like that till they have the district walked. Then they divide the money equally amongst themselves. Others go to the nearest shop and buy many dainties. Then they have a feast in some house with the dainties they have
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Philbin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lislackagh, Co. Mayo