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School: Breac-chluain

Location:
Brackloon South, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 076

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  1. Sowing Potatoes (continued)

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    to a depth not exceeding three inches. This process serves two purposes, it keeps the soil warm and loose and also kills any weed or roots by exposing them to the influence of the weather.
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  2. Emblems and Objects of Value

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    On Palm Sunday blessed palm is given to the people at the Church. They bring it home and keep it in the house until the next Palm Sunday. Then it is burned and a new piece put in its place. On St. Patricks's Day shamrock is worn in honour of our Patron Saint, and it is then kept in the house beside a blessed picture until it withers. Then it is burned or thrown
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Francie Hoban
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisbaun East, Co. Mayo