School: Baile an Bhunánaigh (B.) (roll number 16851)

Location:
Baile an Bhuinneánaigh, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
P. Ó Hailin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0401, Page 054

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  1. Chalk Sunday
    Chalk Sunday is an old and a varied custom which is caried out in every district. It falls on the first day in Lent. Any person who is not married or who could be married is chalked on the back by the youngsters around the district.
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Inid (~188)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micael Purcell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Áth an Phóna, Co. Chiarraí