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School: An Chúil Árd (C.) (roll number 12588)

Location:
Coolard, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire Ní Liaghain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0401, Page 410

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  4. XML “St Brigid's Day”

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  1. Chalk Sunday (continued)

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  2. St Brigid's Day

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    St. Brigid's day falls on the first of February every year and a feast is kept in Her honour.
    It is also a geat custom on that day to go around with the "Biddy".
    A dozen or more boys and girls dress up in very queer clothes.
    They take all sorts of musical instruments with them such as: -
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