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School: Baile Deasún (C.)

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Ballydesmond, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhurchú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0358, Page 552

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  1. Festival Customs

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    Long ago many customs prevailed with regard to St. Brigid's day. Most of these customs have died out and it is a pity. Some of them still exist.
    In this locality a number of boys disguise themselves and go from house to house playing some musical instruments. They get money in almost every house. They hold a dance with the proceeds.
    In some places the following custom is carried on. The oldest or
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Ring
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballydesmond, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Denis Ring
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballydesmond, Co. Cork