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School: Páirc an Chuilinn (Hollygrove) (roll number 15138)

Location:
Hollygrove, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0371

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    Place. She used to disturb the ether on Rookwood ?? and in Gurteen. These open air dances were strongly objected to by the Parish Priest of Athleague, Canon Casey
    “Spoil the Tune”
    In these days if a boy wanted to dance with a particular partner he took her off her partner by “spoiling the tune”, a practise which must have been originated by the musicians of the day. By throwing a penny or halfpenny under the musicians feet you automatically excuse any dancer of his partner and remain dancing until some other one present would do likewise. Jack Mahon and Pat Hogan were notes local dancers They were both hale and hearty yet although they are the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Hogan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Hollygrove, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Pat Hogan
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Hollygrove, Co. Galway