School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

Location:
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 069

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A Foal born on Whit Sunday cannot be trained according to a theory in this district.
An old custom still kept by the farmers is to have some potatoes set even if it were only a few ridges for Good Friday because he is then sure of a prosperous crop for the coming year.

May Day and St Martins Day.
The month of May is eagerly looked forward to by everyone because it is the first month of Summer.
There are many old customs and superstit-

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Nancy Moran
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English