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Let's Welcome the Summer!

We are conducting an annual survey to document the traditional ways in which people across the island of Ireland celebrate the coming of summer.

Here you can find out more about the survey and submit information about YOUR May customs using our online form Each form submitted will add a new pin to our 'Welcoming the Summer' map. Click on a pin for more information.

If you welcome May in your home, town or county then please submit a survey form and be counted!

  • May Customs Survey

    May Customs Survey

  • Distribution of May Customs in the 21st century

    Distribution of May Customs in the 21st century

  • Customs Survey Form

    Customs Survey Form

  • May Bush, Kilmore Co Wexford

    May Bush, Kilmore Co Wexford

  • May Altar, Ballina, Co. Tipperary

    May Altar, Ballina, Co. Tipperary

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • May Bush

    May Bush

  • May Dew

    May Dew

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • May Day Procession

    May Day Procession

  • May Pole / Dancing

    May Pole / Dancing

  • Flowers / May Bough

    Flowers / May Bough

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • May Altar

    May Altar

  • May Altar

    May Altar

  • May Bush

    May Bush

  • May Altar

    May Altar

  • May Bush

    May Bush

  • Sprinkling of Holy Water

    Sprinkling of Holy Water

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • Flowers on doorstep

    Flowers on doorstep

  • Flowers / Bough over the threshold

    Flowers / Bough over the threshold

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