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May Day : The May Bush is most common in Leinster, although it is also known in other parts of the country. It is set up outside the house on May Eve and is decorated with flowers, ribbons, pieces of paper etc. Whitethorn is the most popular type of bush

Abstract: The May Bush is most common in Leinster, although it is also known in other parts of the country. It is set up outside the house on May Eve and is decorated with flowers, ribbons, pieces of paper etc. Whitethorn is the most popular type of bush.

Original reference/identifier: H040.11.00002

In collection  National Folklore Collection. Photographic Collection

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Resource description

Original version
Irish Folklore Commission ; Coimisiún Béaloideasa Éireann
Date created:
Type of Resource
still image
Physical description
1 photograph : negative-original : b&w
60 x 40 millimetres
Condition: Good.
Condition: Condition rating: 2 (maith/good)
Genre
Photographs   linked data (gmgpc)
Subject
Time and Festivals--May Day  
Am & Féilte--Lá Bealtaine  
Westmeath
An Iarmhí
Republic of Ireland Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_46960
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD . Folklore Photograph Collection.

Original reference/identifier: H040.11.00002

Other version
May Day (Dúchas.ie)

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