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School: Achadh Fobhair (roll number 13853)

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Aghagower, Co. Mayo
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Hannah T. Kevilla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088E, Page 10_021

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    inside out they also have hats made of straw, and their faces blackened. Some wear old curtains on their faces also. One of the boys is made captain and it is he that has command over them. There is also one of the men dressed up as a girl and he is called the captain's lady. When the captain goes to the wedding house he takes his lady in with him and he called in his men by number. Then the captain wishes the bride and bridegroom prosperity and happiness. They are treated nicely and they get drink.
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