School: Lahinch (roll number 11591)

Location:
Lehinch, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Dónall Ó Ríordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0621, Page 416

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0621, Page 416

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  1. A day of rejoicing and happiness in every parish. Children take great pleasure in collecting a supply of eggs for that morning's breakfast and announce to one another with joy the number they ate that morning.
    Easter Sunday night is a great night for parties and dances in every parish.
    Easter Cards are sent by friends to one another with greetings.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Easter (~163)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John O' Dwyer
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Calluragh South, Co. Clare
  2. Farmers bring home holy water which is specially blessed in all churches after Mass to sprinkle on their crops.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.