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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

Location:
Drumandoora, Co. Clare
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0592F, Page 06_023

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    23.
    March 31 st. 1938
    Folklore.
    There are special days of the year ,when customs are carried out.On May Day quick-beams stuck in the garden and holy water is sprinkled on crops and stock.November night a cake is made and a ring put in it.
    The cake is cut and whoever gets the ring is the first to get married .
    The saucers are placed on the table one is filled with clay ,the second with water ,and a ring is put in the third one. A person is placed
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Cunningham
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killanena, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Pat Moloney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killanena, Co. Clare