Volume: CBÉ 0407 (Part 2)

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1. Beliefs and Customs (continued)

   

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   Carlow funeral: "De profundis" recited at every crossroads by some venerable layman. Coffin laid down during recital.

   Priests wear "sýfars" at funerals - adhbhar peidhre léine de'n lín éadach is fearr 30/- no £2.

   Mass in private houses by no means unusual.

   Lump sugar known as "priests' sugar" in some districts. Loaf bread = priest's bread". Only bl. formerly for the "Stations".

   "God bless" every animal except cat and dog.

   "Corpse-house" by day; "wake" by night.

   "A live wake" or "an American wake" - party given night before person sails for U.S.A.

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