School: Cluain Turic (C.) (roll number 12680)

Location:
Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Máire Ní Gharaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0216, Page 207a

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  1. St Stephen's Night is a time of great merriment here in Mohill. It is one of great celebrations and fun in the homes of the Irish. We have proof of that from our own experience. On St Stephen's Night the people of Ireland have great big parties and they invite all their friends to it. They have great fun pulling crackers and singing, and dancing, and reciting or picnic playing. The
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gretta Gordon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mohill, Co. Leitrim