School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 05_035

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  1. There are many old customs held in this district.
    On Saint Bridget's day the people make crosses of cardboard, and out them on the ceiling of the kitchen inside.
    On May Eve they go out and pick a bush and bring it in to the kitchen until the next year and then they bring in another one.
    On November's night the young children get a tub of water and put it in the middle of the house, they then put an apple into it
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tiduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    William Crosbie
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Kerry Head, Co. Kerry