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School: Ballyadams (roll number 894)

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Ballyadams, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Bruadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 117

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 117

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  3. XML “Christmas Eve”
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  1. Christmas Eve (continued)

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  2. Christmas Day

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    1. The Christmas Candle is again lighted on Christmas Night.
    2. No person ever stirs from home on that night. Every member of the household remains in his own home.
    3. The rosary is recited before going to bed
    4. Beggarmen are always treated very decently. Never is anyone turned away without some present, money, food etc.
    5. The people have some kind of music if atall possible.
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