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Kinder und Hausmärchen
Kinder und Hausmärchen
Kinder und Hausmärchen, also known as the Grimms Fairy Tales, is a collection of stories which include a life lesson in each story.
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A tailor at work
A tailor at work
Tailor James Murphy at work in his shop in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. In the past crafts-people travelled from place to place, plying their trades.
© Leitrim County Library
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Angels on a stained glass window
Angels on a stained glass window
Stained glass windows depicting angels can be seen in many churches today.
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Nettles
Nettles
A sting from a nettle can be soothed by rubbing the sting with dock leaves). Nettles is sometimes used as a natural remedy, for example, nettle tea is sometimes used as a remedy for anaemia.
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The marriage of a same-sex couple
The marriage of a same-sex couple
A same-sex couple following their civil wedding ceremony.
Copyright of The Irish Times
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Small thatched cottage
Small thatched cottage
In the past, many houses were thatched. Reeds or straw were used in the thatching as these materials were readily available.
Matthew Ronan Collection, Wexford County Libraries Local Studies
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A Humanist wedding
A Humanist wedding
A Humanist wedding; Mr. Dick Spicer celebrating the marriage of Sheile Fitzpatrick and Dominic Stubbs
Copyright Irish Times
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A bride with a 'Straw Boy'
A bride with a 'Straw Boy'
A bride dancing with a 'Straw Boy' at her wedding
Courtesy of the National Folklore Collection
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Wren boys at Sandymount Green, Dublin
Wren boys at Sandymount Green, Dublin
A group of wren boys visiting local houses on St. Stevens day in Sandymount Green, Dublin.
Copyright of The Irish Times
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The character of Balor features in many children's books and fantasy novels, including in this recent
The character of Balor features in many children's books and fantasy novels, including in this recent
Balor on the front cover of this children's book