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The Traditional Irish Wake

The stereotype of the Irish wake is that of a big party, and the only one without a hangover a week later is the deceased. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but the traditional Irish wake, though a solemn and serious occasion, is not without its own bit of flair.

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