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School: Bracknagh (1)

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Bracknagh, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Isabella Graham
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0800, Page 004

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  2. May Bushes

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    63. May bushes - A May bush is put up outside the front door on May Eve. The bush is decorated with egg-shells, coloured paper and flowers. It is put up for luck.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  3. St Brigid's Night

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    47. St. Brigid's Night. On that night the old women used to dress up a churn dash in white, like a lady, & go from house to house (dancing) playing music and dancing "the dressed up lady" (the brideóg)
    Shrove - pancakes are made for tea on that evening & a ring put in one pancake. The person who gets the ring will be married first.
    Lent - it is the custom to deny oneself something during the Season of Lent.
    Michaelmas - People used to always eat the first goose on Michaelmas. (cont on page 9)
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