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School: Glenderry (roll number 10403)

Location:
Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Gleathbhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417C, Page 05_025

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    peeping in the (in the) window to see what was going on in the kitchen. They used be asked in to dance
    On pancake night they used make a pancake and give it to the youngest in the house to throw (it) at the door, and whilst they were throwing it they used say "May the hunger go to the land of Turkey". On Christmas night every house is lighted with candles In honour of the birth of our Lord
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Con HAre
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Patrick Leen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Baile Uí Longáin, Co. Chiarraí