Pancake Night

Co. Galway, Ireland

On Shrove Tuesday, it was an old custom to throw salt after any marriageable boy or girl who did not get married during Shrove. On that night, there is a little feast in every house during which pancakes are made and served.

 

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Place: Kilkerrin, Co. Galway

Footnote: Duchas, http://www.duchas.ie

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