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School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)

Location:
Twomilehouse, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Tomás Bineidh
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  1. All Souls' Night (continued)

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    the earth and remain there for the next twenty four hours
    It is the custom of our house to retire to bed at ten o-clock. Mother remains up last she sweeps the floor throurly clean, leaves a nice fire and chairs round it, and a jug drinking water and some glasses on the table.
    It is also the custom of people when throwing out water to lower their vessel to the ground and let the water flow.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullacash North, Co. Kildare