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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
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Elizabeth Murchan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 211

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  1. Customs on Saint Brigid's Day (continued)

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    Our present bishop - Dr. Lyons - conducted the ceremonies this year and there was a wonderful evening there.
    Some old people throw out a candle on St. Brigid’s day.
    On “St. Brigid’s” Day,
    “Throw a candle away”
    They say that this ensures a better season.
    Joan Martin.
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    “When the oak is in leaf before the ash, there will be but a "Summer splash"!”

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    I When the oak is in leaf before the ash, there will be but a "Summer splash"!
    When the ash is in leaf before the oak, then we will have a "Summer soak".
    II When the old people see a plentiful crop of haws, they say it will be a Winter of snow and frost - that God has provided food for the birds.
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