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School: Croisín (Crusheen) (B. & C.)

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Crusheen, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Bruaideadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593B, Page 13_018

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  1. The Feasts of the Year (continued)

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    On Easter Sunday there is great
    feasting ,and rejoicing after the seven weeks of lent.On May Day the fairies are supposed to be out,and the people shake holy-water on their crops and cattle.On Saint John's night there are big bonfires lit everywhere in honour of him.On Saint Martin's day cocks are killed ,and the people spill the blood on a piece of wool ,and it is said that it is very good for a pain in your side. On November's night there is fun and feasting held .On St Stephen's day it is the usual practice for the boys to go
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dóirín Ní hAnnracháin
    Gender
    Female