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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

Location:
Gortatoor, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 451

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  1. Bréagáin agus Caitheamh Aimsire

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    Long ago, the people used to kill something before every feast day. Before St. John's Night they used to kill a fowl or an animal, and have it for their dinner on that day.
    The girls used to sew a dress, and make up a false woman and go about from house to house on St. Brigid's Day, collecting pence.
    The past-time the boys had long ago was making tops out of wood and fishing.
    The girls used to be making dolls and making dresses for them.
    The big people used to play cards and sing songs.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Munnelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Munnelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo