School: Alt an Chuilinn
- Location:
- Altachullion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Brigid Martin
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- On All Souls' Night in it is believed that the Holy Souls return to their former homes. The hearth is swept clean, a good fire is put on and the kitchen door is not locked on that night. It is usual for all the family to go to bed early that night so as to leave the house ready for the Dead.