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School: Cill Críosta

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Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0255

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0255

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  1. Ainmhithe na Feilme

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    On St. John's night the people light a bonfire, and they dance and sing around the fire, when it is nearly out each one brings a coal and throws it in his own field of corn.
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    “There are many old customs associated with Christmas Day and the other holidays.”

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