School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)
- Location:
- Cathair Uí Mhóráin, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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- (continued from previous page)they call it "Wran's Day". On this feast boys and girls go round from house to house with the wren, and they get money.St. Brigid's Day. = This is "Biddy's Day" When the night comes they go round with the "Biddy". The "Biddy" is a doll made of cloth. Some people put a white cloth or dress out in the bush to honour St. Brigid. They also make a Cross and put it on the roof of the house. They do this because St. Brigid always had crosses around her.St. Patrick's Day. = Children wear crosses, and green ribbons in honour of St. Patrick. They march and play bands on that day.Easter Sunday. = On that day we have a big dinner. Some(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs Tangney
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 55
- Address
- An Chorrghráig, Co. Chiarraí