School: Droichead na Ceathramhna

Location:
Bridgecartron or Derrycashel, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0232, Page 438

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    On St. Stephen's Day he was caught in the furze,
    Although he is small his family is large.
    Rise up, land-lady, and give us a treat.
    People say it is not right to go near water on Whit Sunday because if one does it is believed that he will be drowned before the year is out.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. On the eve of Saint Patrick's day, the local people always pull shamrocks to wear on the next day. They wear them to Mass on Saint Patrick's Day. Some people wear them in the laps of their coats, while others pin them in their hats.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Kavanagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derreenine, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Michael Noone
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Derrynadooey, Co. Roscommon