School: Loughanvally (roll number 8363)

Location:
Lochán an Bhealaigh, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
Mrs. O'Connor
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  3. XML “Easter Sunday”
  4. XML “Whit Sunday - Whit Monday”
  5. XML “St John's Day”

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  1. On Easter Sunday the sun dances with joy at the Resurrection of Our Lord. Everyone eats the Good Friday eggs for their breakfast.
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  3. St John's day falls on the twenty first of June. People gather furze bushes and sticks and light a bonfire. Then they dance and sing all around the fire.
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