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School: Mungraid (B.) Luimneach (roll number 14409)

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Mungairit, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Mrs B. Mulroy
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    Old Christmas Customs
    There were a lot of old customs long ago in Ireland especially during the the great festival of Xmas. The houses were small and everything was washed and scrubbed. The walls and Hobbs were whitewashed. A special day was devoted to bringing home the holly and ivy. A male member
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Nollaig (~455)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Mc Gann
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    An Coinicéar, Co. Luimnigh