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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Doire an Daimh, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 13_022

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    and go in procession from house to house with decorated bushes singing the wren song and ask the people for money to bury the wren.
    In the evening when all the money is gathered some of the people divide it most people - especially the big batches hold a good night with all the money.
    Also Shrove Tuesday is another good day. On the night a great feast is held, and straw boys come to the wedding.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Con Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Trian Iarthach, Co. Chiarraí