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School: St Joseph's, Béal Átha Seanaigh

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Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
An Br. S. Ó Murchadha
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    “It was a custom on the first of May to gather May flowers and spread them at the door or window of the house on the evening before May Day...”

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    at the door or window of the house on the evening before May Day. The Mayflower is a big yellow flower that grows in marshes. This was done to prevent evil spirits from coming into the house.
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    “There are three forts in Rathmore. One of them is much bigger than the rest...”

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    There are three forts in Rathmore. One of them is much bigger than the rest. It is in a field belonging to Jack Madden. It is from this fort Rathmore got its name, which means the big fort.
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    “The townland of Dunmuckrim is situated about a mile to the south of Ballyshannon St Colmcille said that a black pig would run through Dunmuckrim...”

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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
        1. muc dhubh (~84)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Dún Mucroma, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Collector
    Danny Breslin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathmore, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mr P. Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathmore, Co. Dhún na nGall