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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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  1. Customs for November's Night (continued)

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    The one who gets the nut is said to marry a widow, and the one who gets a halfpenny is said to a widow.
    They also fill their mouths with water and go to houses in the neighbourhood. They listen at the door and the person's name that is called out in the house is said to be their future husband or wife.
    They also get three dishes adding clay to one, water to another, and a ring to a third to find out their future station in life.
    They also go to some garden and pull a head of cabbage. They hang the head
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo