School: Croisín (Crusheen) (B. & C.)

Location:
Crusheen, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Bruaideadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593B, Page 01_027

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593B, Page 01_027

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    Feasts of the Year.
    St. Brigid's Day :- There was an old custom which was done on St. Brigid's Day.The young children used to dress up a doll which was called a "Brígdóg" and they used go out gathering money.
    St.Patrick's Day.:- When St.Patrick's Day comes around all the people wear a Shamrock,and in big towns and cities they march up and down the streets with bands playing before them.
    Shrove:- It is a usual thing for people to get married during the Shrove ,and it was a busy season for the match-
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tomás Ó Cobhthaigh
    Gender
    Male