School: Lisball
- Location:
- Lisball, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Doherty
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - There were bonfires lighted all over the country on 23rd June and again on the 28th June. The people gathered around them, sang songs and danced. It was considered lucky to bring some of the remains of the burned bushes to the home.
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Halloweeen was a time of great feasting. Colcannon as it was called that is champed potatoes with butter was the dish for supper.(continues on next page)
