School: Clara (roll number 16116)

Location:
Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna

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Historic - Emblems and Objects of Value

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 372

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St. Patrick's Crosses are made from wood - two laths
1 1/2 long and 1 in. wide.
These are made by the man of the house and are hung from the rafters of the roof.
Holly and Laurel are used for decorating the houses and the Xmas Candle at Xmas.
Palm is hung up on Palm Sunday over the fire place.

Collector
M. Carroll
Gender
unknown
Address
Templemartin, Co. Kilkenny
Language
English