School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí
- Location:
- Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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- St John's eve was another festival in olden times where certain customs were observed. "My father told me" says Aine Lynch - "that in his native village of Cappa, West Kerry, a large bonfire was lit in the centre of the village. This was a village of about 12 houses which were situated almost adjacent to one another A level patch of ground in the centre of the village, known as the "street" was cleared by the children after school, and(continues on next page)