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School: An Chúil Árd (C.) (roll number 12588)

Location:
Coolard, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire Ní Liaghain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0401, Page 410

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  1. Chalk Sunday (continued)

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    couples.
    In olden times all the newly married couples were supposed to go to their own church on that day.
    People wear new hats and frocks and coats.
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  2. St Brigid's Day

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    St. Brigid's day falls on the first of February every year and a feast is kept in Her honour.
    It is also a geat custom on that day to go around with the "Biddy".
    A dozen or more boys and girls dress up in very queer clothes.
    They take all sorts of musical instruments with them such as: -
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lizzie Corridan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolkeragh, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Relihan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Coolkeragh, Co. Kerry