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School: Druim na hAdhairce (roll number 14379)

Location:
Drumnaheark East, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Mhic Robhartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1037, Page 51

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    Crosses are made on Candlemas night. Crosses are made of straw and rushes. These crosses are made by the people of the house. They are made in the form of a cross. There are crosses made on Saint Patrick’s day. People put this cross on their shoulders in honour of Saint Patrick. Holly and Ivy is put up at Christmas. Palm is put up on palm Sunday in honour of our
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. accessories (~307)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Cunnaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Mountcharles, Co. Donegal