School: Rath Sionnaigh
- Location:
- Ráth Seanaigh, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Seosamh Mac Suibhne
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- (continued from previous page)Good Friday, that all the children go on the bare feet, and it is said if they go on the bare feet that day, that they will be free from colds from the rest of the year.
There is a custom on Holy Saturday, that all the children go out and gather eggs, and keep them for the following day.
On St Johns day the people light large bonfires on the hilltops in memory of him.
On Halloween night, the children get poundies, apples, and nuts.
There is a custom on all souls night, the people leave on a large fire all night, so as the dead in purgatory may come in and warm themselves. It is said that you should not throw out water after sunset, because the dead are standing there, and you throw it on them.(continues on next page)
