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School: Aughacashel (roll number 15356)

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Aghacashel, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Joseph Conifry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0211, Page 427

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  2. 12th Night

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    12th Night
    I remember one curious custom in connection with the rush candles, but I'm not sure if it were a general custom in the parish or not. Here it is for what it is worth.
    On the "12th Night" a dried cow-dung was procured. In it was placed standing 12 rush candles which were lighted in honour of the 12 Apostles. I dont remember if there were any prayers said on this occasion, but I distinctly remember the cow-dung being taken when the candles had burnt out and placed behind the couples of the kitchen roof. The cow-dung was supposed to be a cure for a cure for a pain in the back. I never saw it used to drive sway such a pain.
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