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School: Belturbet (B)

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Belturbet, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Mc Govern
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 284

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  1. Any Particular Observances or Ceremonies on St Brigid's Eve etc.

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    St Brigid's Eve:
    On St. Brigid's Eve, St Brigid's cross is made. A Bridogue of Rushes is placed in the eave of the house. One is to be seen on Fr Corr's house at Bawnboy.

    St Johns Eve: Generally known as Bonfire night Bonfires still lighted thro' the country.
    Shrove Tuesday - Pancake.
    May Day: Flowers - Primroses, strewn in front of the door.
    Hallow Een - Pancakes - Boxty
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
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