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School: Cathair Loisgreáin (C)

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Caherlustraun, Co. Galway
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Máire Nic Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0022, Page 0538

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  1. Pisreoga about the Fire

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Curry
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr J. Greany
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    77
    Address
    Ballynaparky, Co. Galway

  2. Pisreoga about the Fire

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    1. It was the custom not to let any fire out of the house on the first of May.
    2. No ashes should be let out on the first Monday of the New Year.
    3. Not to let out any fire when a person would be churning.
    4. When the children are stirring the pot hanger the old people stop them, as they say that they are washing the devil's shirt.
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