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.