School: Cnoc Bhruis (Mount Bruis) (roll number 15158)

Location:: Bruis, Co. Tipperary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0580, Page 161

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Feast-Days - Stephen's Day (continued)

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of all birds." St. Stephen's day he was caught in the firs. I pray you good lady give us a treat My box would speak if it had but a tongue. A penny or two will do it no wrong Sing holly, sing ivy, sing ivy, sing holly. A droh just to drink will drown melancholy. If you draw it of the best I hope in heaven your soul may rest, But if you draw of the small it wont agree with the wren boys at all. When this rhyme would be finished someone in the house would give them a few pence.
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Feast-Days - Hallow Eve

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I every district many customs are still carried out on Hallow Eve. The eve of 1st of November is commonly called "Snap apple night."

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