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School: Glencairn (roll number 1179)

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Glencairn, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 22

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 22

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  1. Saint Brigid's Day (continued)

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    Irish name for these. They hang these over their doors and it brings a blessing on the house. This is left up till the succeeding day; then it is taken down and burned.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. St Patrick's Day

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    St. Patrick's Day occurs on the 17th of March. The previous day the children go out and gather shamrock. It is an old custom to make a cross with a half-burned stick on one's shoulder in honour of saint Patrick. This is called "Patrick's Cross"
    People used to wear crosses decorated with flowers, beads, and green ribbons on the collar of their coats. Men wear shamrock on their hats. A four-leaf shamrock is a sign of good luck.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Patrick (~140)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    58
    Address
    Glencairn, Co. Waterford