School: Baile Mór Síl Anmchadha (Laurencetown)

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Laurencetown, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cogaidhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0055, Page 0119

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  3. XML “Festival Customs - St Brigid's Night”
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    and kept there by means of a scallop. At the end of the scallop there is a whole potato put. When the corn and potatoes are being planted the grains are taken from this cross and mixed with the seed and planted. The potatoe is also taken and planted.
    It is the custom now to dress up a big doll in white and go about saying
    "Here is St. Brigid dressed in white
    Give her something in honour of the night".
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Shrovetide (~188)
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