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School: Tunnyfoyle

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Tonyfoyle, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Thréinfhir
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    St. Patrick's day is a noted holiday in Ireland. The people wear the shamrock on that day. They wear the shamrock because when Saint Patrick was converting the Irish to Christianity he made use of the shamrock. The wren's day is the day after Christmas day. On that day men and boys make themselves in such a way as they would not be known. They go round from house to house and they get money in some houses. They have a song and they sing it. The wren, the wren, the king of all birds, on St. Stephen's day she was caught in the furze. Although she is small her family is great. Rise up old lady and give us a treat.
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cathleen Meehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tonyfoyle, Co. Cavan