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School: Páirc Árd (High Park) (roll number 11431)

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Carrowgilhooly, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Conaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0169, Page 202

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    in the night. The people also used to make a cross out of rushes and put it up on the house, to save them from harm during the year.
    St Patricks Day
    It is a custom for the people to wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day. They also wear badges. It is said if you get a shamrock with four leaves you will have good luck. The people send shamrocks to their friends in America for St. Patricks Day.
    Easter Sunday
    The people eat a lot of eggs on Easter Sunday. It is a custom for the children to have a feast out in the open air. There are certain beliefs about this feast. It is said if you go out early in the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs. Mc Munn
    Gender
    Female