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School: Cluain an Iubhair (roll number 15213)

Location:
Cloonanure, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Háinlighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0187, Page 506

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    It was an old custom in years gone - by, to make crosses of straw in honour of St. Patrick. These were placed inside the rafters of the house for luck, as they were supposed to keep all evil away.
    Palm was brought to the church in former times and blessed. Pieces of it were placed through the to bring luck.
    Old women made crosses of ribbons for children. These crosses were worn by the children on St. Patrick's day.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Scanlon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooneagh, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mrs Scanlon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    54
    Address
    Clooneagh, Co. Sligo