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School: Garbh Fhearáin

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Garrafrauns, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Choinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 113

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    Social Peculiar Customs or Old Customs.
    (St Martin's)
    Nov 11th It is customary for every household to kill a fowl- the poorer class kill a "cock" - while those who are better off, or own a horse are supposed to kill a "goose".
    The Blood is sprinkled - or the sign of the cross is put on the door with the blood.
    (Sept 29th)
    "Michaelmas" - the same thing is done as on "St Martin's" (11th Nov)
    Feb 1st "St Brigid's Eve"
    Boys or girls "dress up" and go from house to house gathering "Eggs" - or "money". They are supposed to represent St Brigid begging for the poor of the district. They are called "Brídeóg's".
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nóra Bean Uí Choinnigh
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Garrafrauns, Co. Galway