School: Eachroim (roll number 14684)
- Location:
- Aughrim, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máiréad, Bean Uí Bheirn
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- Wakes are held after deaths. If it is a young person the people are sorrowful. After the death of an old person the people are joyful. Chalk pipes are filled with tobacco and given to the men. Snuff is given to the women.(continues on next page)