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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

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Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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    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
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Tangney
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Address
    Curragraigue, Co. Kerry