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School: Kilgobnet (C.) (roll number 7842)

Location:
Kilgobnet, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhoghladha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0471, Page 215

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    they did not want to renew the experience.
    They were often ducked in the nearest pond, or pulled along the roads, tied with ropes. Old bachelors got very bad treatment.
    Some local poet drew up a very humorous piece about all the boys and girls who remained unmarried. It was called "The Skellig List". It was done every year.
    Michaelmas Day.
    Everyone had a boiled or roast goose for dinner.
    Easter Sunday.
    Everyone ate from one to 8 or 9 eggs for breakfast.
    New Year's Eve.
    A cake placed at every door and window.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Charles Shea
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shanacloon, Co. Kerry