School: Ballinvally (C.) (roll number 932)
- Location:
- Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Nic Shiomóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0724, Page 048
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“No particular ceremonies are carried out now in Delvin on saint Brigid's Eve, but long ago the feast was observed in the district.”
(continued from previous page)were given pennies or food at the different houses.
Bonfire Night (June 29th) is still kept in the district, and big fires are lighted on the roadside at Caddagh and at Moyleroe and Drumcree, ArcherstownIn Holy Week, people (principally the children) go round from house to house gathering a clúdog of eggs. Presents of a clúdóg are often given to friends.
Good Friday eggs are marked with a cross and are supposed to keep away sickness when eaten on Easter Sunday morning.Long ago, it was the custom to light twelve candles on a stool on Little Christmas night.(continues on next page)