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School: Dearg Dún (roll number 10894)

Location:
Dergvone, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Máire Ní Lochlainn
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    Many customs regarding Halloween Night are upheld in this area.
    A great feast of boxty and potato-cake (which is called slim-cake) is prepared by the woman of the house, assisted by all the children. This feast is eaten at about 8 o' clock at night and then the children begin to play their Halloween tricks.
    A tub or basin of water is placed in the centre of the floor; apples are put into it and each child in turn dips his head into the water and trys to lift an
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Cullen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dergvone, Co. Leitrim
    Collector
    Jim Mc Partlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aughrim, Co. Leitrim