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_061

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  1. The young people play games on certain occaisions.
    On November's night they play many games are played as - nut cracking. Two nuts are in the fire. A girl's name and a boy's name is mentioned. If both nuts crack together the boy and girl whose names were mentioned would marry. An apple is hung from the ceiling and each one in his turn tries to catch it
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Philbin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lislackagh, Co. Mayo