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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

Location:
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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    “The people of this district go to Mass on Ash Wednesday.”

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    The people of this district go to Mass on Ash Wednesday. When the priest comes on to the altar all the people kneel down. Then the priest blesses the ashes. The people then kneel at the altar rails while the priest makes the sign of the cross on each person's head with the ashes.
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Ash Wednesday (~39)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William Swan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ringlestown, Co. Meath

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    “The 'Wren Boys' go round on St Stephen's Day.”

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    The "Wren Boys" go round on St. Stephen's Day. They are dressed in
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