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School: An Cheathrú Gharbh

Location:
Carrowgarve, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Fiachra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 577

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  1. Saint Patrick's Day

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    Saint Patrick’s day comes every year on the 17th March. On that day long ago the people used to get drunk and they called that drownding the shamrock. The sang and danced and sometimes they nearly killed each other.
    Now all public houses are closed down and on Saint Patrick’s day, and no one is seen drunk. The church has given a little liberty to the people.
    They can go to foot ball matches or any other famous games which people play. Every St. Patrick’s day since the people wear a small piece
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Patrick (~140)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bea Mullany
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Brogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowvaneen, Co. Mayo