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    Bonfires.

    St. John the Baptist suffered a martyr's death for his faith on the 23rd June. Since then a bon fire is lighted on the anniversary to commemorate the event. Another bonfire is lighted on the 28th June to commemorate the martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St John (~208)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brighid Ní Leannáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Lennon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male