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School: Gort Uí Chluana, Beanntraí

Location:
Gortacloona, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán 7 Tadhg Ó Súilleabháin
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    proceeded to milk it as she would a cow. In this way she was sure of her neighbour's milk for a year.

    "Nettlesome Night"
    May Eve is sometimes known in this district as Nettlesome Night. It is a custom for grown up boys and girls to go around with a bunch of nettles concealed on their persons and when one of their companions of either sex is met with, a battle of nettles ensues, and some serious stings often result from the encounter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. May (~639)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mac Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cullomane West, Co. Cork