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School: Sraith, Magh Sheasta

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Sragh, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Gormáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0626, Page 070

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  1. Féilí na Bliana (continued)

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    On Ash Wednesday the people go to mass to get the Blessed Ashes as it is the first day of Lent.
    Chalk Sunday.
    On Chalk Sunday the people who don't get married during the Shrove would be chalked all over.
    Good Friday
    The people in olden times used make a black fast day of Good Friday. They used to eat bread made with water and used drink black tea
    Easter Sunday.
    Easter Sunday in olden time the people used to eat a great many eggs.
    May day.
    It was an old custom on May Day to bring in a May bush before the sun would rise.
    St John's Day.
    St John's Day is another remarkable day. The people make bonfires in honour of St John.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Flannán Mac Cuirtín
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sragh, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Séamus Mac Cuirtín
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Sragh, Co. Clare