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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567C, Page 10_031

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    Halloween in ancient times was one of the most famous of old Irish festivals. Many of the customs are still carried on at the present time such as games. The favourite one then and now is Snap Apple. Two pieces of wood were formed in the shape of a cross, and pointed at each end to which two apples
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Amelia White
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs A. Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary