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School: Baile an Doirín (C) (roll number 7552)

Location:
Ballinderreen, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Treasa Bean Uí Bheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033B, Page 02_024

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  1. November Night

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    November night is generaly called "Halloween" in this district. On that night several games are played by the young children. Long ago the young and old people used to take parts in the games but nowadays the games are played by youngsters. First the household and the neighbours if there is any into visit have a big feast. After the feast the children play the games such as the Blind Man's Buff, Snap Apple, and divining in water for money. Then they leave down three saucers of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Flannery
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Flannery
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Ballinderreen, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Michael Fahy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Cartron, Co. Galway