School: Cill Críosta

Location:
Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0307

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  1. Customs at Wakes (continued)

    The following are some of the tricks people used play at wakes . . .

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  2. First in the point of popularity comes Mr. Frank Fahy Cheann Comhairle of Ireland to-day who was born in Kilchreest where the old barrack was.
    Secondly comes Mr. Hudd, born in Killaspic where the ruins of the old house are still to be seen later the premier of Australia. Another
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