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School: Clara (roll number 16116)

Location:
Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 391

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  1. Social - Food on Ceremonial Occasions in Townland of Clara

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    Food on Ceremonial Occasions in Townsland of Clara
    Shrove Tuesday - "Pancake Night."
    The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is still an occasion for fun and merriment here. Pancakes, (from which it takes the name "Pancake night") are eaten for supper. A Ring is usually put in them and whoever gets it if he or she is un-married will be the next person to "go off" (get married).
    Easter Sunday - Eggs are still the particular item of food for this day. Young people try to eat as many as they can. It is considered a great feat to take 3 or 4 eggs.
    St. Peter & Paul's Day ( 29th June)- New Potatoes & White Cabbage are supposed to be on the dinner-table of every good farmer & laborer on that day plucked from their own gardens.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs O' Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny