School: Dearg Dún (roll number 10894)
- Location:
- An Deargmhóin, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: Máire Ní Lochlainn
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- Many customs regarding Halloween Night are upheld in this area.
A great feast of boxty and potato-cake (which is called slim-cake) is prepared by the woman of the house, assisted by all the children. This feast is eaten at about 8 o' clock at night and then the children begin to play their Halloween tricks.
A tub or basin of water is placed in the centre of the floor; apples are put into it and each child in turn dips his head into the water and trys to lift an(continues on next page)- Collector
- Delia Cullen
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- An Deargmhóin, Co. Liatroma
- Collector
- Jim Mc Partlin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Eachroim, Co. Liatroma