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School: Lios Uí Chearbhaill (B.), Malla (roll number 12015)

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Liscarroll, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Conchobhar Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0367, Page 058

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    many festivals and there are several customs attached to this day. The month of May is always considered to be what old people term "airy" and the first day of the month is considered to be the most "airy". It was a custom long ago in Ireland on May Eve for people to sprinkle holy water on their cows, horses and other property before retiring to bed. This was supposed to keep evil spirits away.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Riordan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Liscarroll, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Rockspring, Co. Cork