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LISTEN: Residents of Tramore gather for religious event

LISTEN: Residents of Tramore gather for religious event
Kyle Butler
Kyle Butler
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The blessing of Riverstown took place last week. A now rare tradition that dates back some decades, where the local priest would bless new or already existing housing estates.
The practice became popular in the mid-60s as large council-provided housing developments sprung up around the country. Kyle Butler went along to the blessing of Riverstown last week.
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