School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)
- Location:
- Graine, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 203
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- On St. Patrick's Day men wear Shamrocks in their hats and children wear badges and Harps made from green ribbons.They send shamrocks to friends and relations in foreign lands.On Easter Saturday the poor people of this district go around gathering cubógs.On Easter Sunday morning we get up early to see the sun dancingPeople eat a good many eggs for breakfast Easter Sunday; sometimes six or seven.
- On St. Brigid's Eve 1st Feb. people put out on the window a small article such as a ribbon a handkerchief or a scarf.
It is said that St. Brigid passes,(continues on next page) - Informant
- Mrs Brennan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 89
- Address
- Rathclevin, Co. Kilkenny
