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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 249

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    behind and in his hurry he jumped into a bush of holly. The cruel thorns tore his woolly coat and left little spots of blood which on the branches. That was the origin of the red berries that are to be seen in the holly nowadays. Ever since holly is used in connection with Christmas decorations, and the more red berries the better we like it.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr Michael Donlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cahercannavan, Co. Clare