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School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

Location:
Carran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 22_019

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    be baked. Who ever would get match, would be the ritchest, Who ever would get the mooney would be poor. Who ever would get the rag, would be the poorest. Novembers night the people eat many apples.
    Saint Michaels Day.
    The people kill a cock, or something, and spill the blood of it.
    In honour of Saint Michael.
    May Morning.
    Everyone gets up early this mornings. Some people say that the sun dances this morning. The people pick a green branch, and put it up over the door. and leave it there until the next day. The people do this, with great joy, and welcome for the coming of the fine summer.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlin Ní Uaitinn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Poulanine, Co. Clare