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School: Ráth Bhán (roll number 15996)

Location:
Rathbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Ss Ó Donnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 051

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    The 17th of March is celebrated by the Irish all over the world.
    In Catholic Churches all over the world there are sermons given about Saint Patrick.
    On that day every one wears a bit of shamrock.
    On Saint Patricks day the men say they drowned the shamrock by getting drunk.
    This used be a custom
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Leonard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo