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School: Lacken (C.), Cill Mhichíl (roll number 13827)

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Lacken, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhaonaigh
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    bush decorated with different colours of paper and they sing, dances, they play tunes on flutes, mouth organs, and one plays on a drum, and they get money from the woman of the house.
    An ancient custom in connection with this day was abstinence from meat. This they did hoping that St Stephen would protect them from fevers during the year. This day is also called boxing day. It is a great day for people going to visit their friends.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget O' Leary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cahercannavan, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs O' Leary
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    52
    Address
    Cahercannavan, Co. Clare