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School: Mercy Convent, Baile Mathúna (roll number 3865)

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Baile Uí Mhatháin, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Sr. M. Clement
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  1. Hallow Eve

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    Hallow Eve is the last day of October. It is a pagan feast. The people do not believe in the superstitious things connected with it.
    It is said that the fairies are out on that night. If you live near a fort you will hear music. It is also said that the púca is out on that night and that he puts poison on the blackberries. We do not eat them after Hallow Eve.
    We always have a big feast on that night consisting of sweets, apples, oranges, cakes, and nuts. After tea we play
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Oíche Shamhna (~934)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Angela O' Donohoe
    Gender
    Female