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School: Garrdha Dubhlios, Pálás Gréine (roll number 10991)

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Garraí Dúlas, Co. Luimnigh
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Ss. Ó Nuanáin
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    “There are many strange customs connected with May Eve.”

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    on May Eve and it is considered to keep away thunder and lightning. Another old custom was to go out May Eve and gather armful of yellow flowers known as May Flowers. These are strewn at the gate of every field, outside the doors of homes and out-houses and even on the housetops. It is considered that these would keep away ill-luck, evil spirits and disease.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Looby
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cill Churnáin, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    John O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Garraí Dúlas, Co. Luimnigh