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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 01_001

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  1. Local Customs of Hallow Eve (continued)

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    On Hallow Eve it is the usual custom of the young boys and girls of this locality to play various games as - listening outside people's doors with their mouths full of water and what ever name is called is supposed to be the future husband or wife. Another game played is as follows, a boy and girl in the house bring
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Philbin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lislackagh, Co. Mayo