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School: Baile Aodha (C.). Inis (roll number 13419)

Location:
Ballyea, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Dhuibhgeanáin
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  1. Feasts of the Year

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    Feasts of the Year
    New Year's Day. It is deemed unlucky if a woman, especially a red-haired one, enters a house first to wish the members a Happy New Year. Long ago young boys went around to the houses wishing people a Happy New Year. To show their welcome the people gave them wine and cakes.
    Little Christmas Day. Three candles are lighted on this night in honour of the Three Wise Men. This day is also called The Women's Christmas.
    St. Brigid's Day.. Crosses of cardboard or timber are made and hung up in the houses, on the Eve of this feast to bring luck on their occupants during the coming year. The fires are left unquenched so that Brigid can come in and warm herself.
    Shrove Is the Season for match-making in Ireland. On Shrove Tuesday (the last day of the Shrove) pancakes are made in which rings are put. It is said that
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Killerk East, Co. Clare