Scoil: An Currach Glas, Tulach an Iarainn (uimhir rolla 12382)

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1. Local Customs (ar lean)

   

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   sometimes thrown into the tub and this makes the competition keener and the sport more furious as a head is often unexpectedly dipped down into the water. Apples are suspended from the ceiling by means of a twine and attempts are made to eat them by the hands are held behind the back and as the apples bob about in every direction it is no easy matter to take hold of them and so much amusements is caused.
   Nuts are roasted on the bars of a grate and when they hop are supposed to indicate future events such as death or marriage.
   Lead is melted and poured through a widows door key into a pail of cold water. As the lead cools it forms many shapes and there is great amusement guessing what the different shapes represent.
   Barm Bracks are used on every supper table even the poorest and there is great excitement as each person is looking out for the articles it contains namely a ring a bean a pea a match a piece of

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   James Beecher

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   Langmhaoil Thuaidh, Co. Chorcaí

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   Mr John Leahy

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