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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 454

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    be the first to die.
    The one that would put his hand in the water, would be the first to leave Ireland. And the one that would put his hand in the saucer with the ring, would be the first to get married.
    Another past-time they had was going out on St. Brigid's night, collecting money.
    They used to get a turnip and make the shape of eyes in it. Then they used to get two pieces of sticks and fasten them together like a cross. They used to stick the head of turnip on the perpendicular stick, and put a coat on it. The used to call this a "Biddy".
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gerrard Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo