School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)
- Location:
- Glenderry, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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- 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(continues on next page)- Collector
- Bridie Carroll
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tiduff, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- William Crosbie
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 75
- Address
- Kerry Head, Co. Kerry