School: Mullagh (C )
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- Teacher: Elizabeth Murchan
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- (continued from previous page)Our present bishop - Dr. Lyons - conducted the ceremonies this year and there was a wonderful evening there.Some old people throw out a candle on St. Brigid’s day. On “St. Brigid’s” Day,
“Throw a candle away”They say that this ensures a better season.Joan Martin. (no title)
“When the oak is in leaf before the ash, there will be but a "Summer splash"!”
I When the oak is in leaf before the ash, there will be but a "Summer splash"!
When the ash is in leaf before the oak, then we will have a "Summer soak".
II When the old people see a plentiful crop of haws, they say it will be a Winter of snow and frost - that God has provided food for the birds.