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School: Cilltighearnáin/Kiltiernan (roll number 11812)

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Kiltiernan West, Co. Galway
Teacher:
S. Ó Beirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033C, Page 02_022

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    Halloweve
    The day before the 1st of November is called Halloweve. There are many customs referring to that night and are still practiced by the old and young people.
    When the night approaches and the supper is taken the sport begins. Of course there is a brack cut for supper which contains a ring. Whoever gets the ring, is said to get married.
    Then, three plates are placed on the table. One contains a ring, the other water and the
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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
    Nuala Ní Bheirn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mike Shiel
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Ardrahan, Co. Galway