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   On St Martin's Day a cock is killed and the blood of it sprinkled on the barn-door to keep away sickness during the year.

   "Candlemas Day thrown candlesticks and candles away. And eat your supper by the light of day"

   

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   On Saint Stephen's Day "wren boys" go around from house to house singing:- "The wren, the wren, the king of all birds, St. Stephen's Day, she was caught in the furze, Up with the kettle and down with the pan, Give us a treat and let us be gone". They gather money which is divided evenly among themselves. In the evening they have a party on which they spend their money. Onn Saint Patrick's Day girls wear green harps and badges in their coats, and men wear shamrock, in honour of St. Patrick, who is the Patron of Ireland. Long ago bonfires were lighted on Saint Patrick's

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Peggy Egan

   Gender

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   Coolnahinch, Co. Offaly