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Nollaig na mBan

The 6th January widely know as Feast of the Epiphany among Christians has been known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan, Ladies' Christmas, Little Christmas or sometimes Old Christmas.

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Our Female Patron Saint
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Our Female Patron Saint

Today is Saint Brigid's Day, February 1st, one of the four patron saints of Ireland. This day is known as Lá Fhéile Bríde.February 1st is also the day of the Celtic Feast Imbolc.

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A not so traditional pub meal
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A not so traditional pub meal

I have just returned from spending a great holiday with my husband. Choosing a location was easy enough, in the sense that as airports are not our favourite places it was a holiday in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales or England

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