School: Lúbán Díge (Bodyke)
- Location:
- Bodyke, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Uí Chadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0591, Page 332
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- XML “November Eve 31st October”
- XML “St Martin's Eve 10th November”
- XML “All Soul's Day 2nd November”
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Next day 11th.
People often kill pig this date too.
This read is kept by everyone. They have some fowl if possible for dinner.
The name Martin is common and follows for generations in families. - All Soul's Day 2nd November is a day of great devotion here.
Every family is represented at mass. An offering for masses is made by each family before mass. This ensures masses a certain number from each priest during our(?) money
