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School: Garbh Fhearáin

Location:
Garrafrauns, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Choinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 115

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    "St John' s Eve" 23rd June -
    It is customary to gather turf, sticks and bones, and lightin a big "bonfire" at almost every crossroads. The Boys gather round it chatting and laughing and telling stories.
    Before dispersing, the fire is scattered and Old People say that each one should bring home a coal or cinder and throw it into their garden.
    November's Eve "Halloween"
    "A cake with a "ring"
    or "Cally" (colcannon) with a "ring"
    in it is supposed to bring "marriage" in its finding to the finder.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nóra Bean Uí Choinnigh
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Garrafrauns, Co. Galway