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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 089

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 089

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    Births
    At the birth of a baby, every one come to the house to see it and wish the mother and the baby the best of luck.
    Marriages
    At a marriage people wish you a great lot of joy and send you presents. The married couple send out some of the cake.
    Wakes
    At a wake some people shake straw
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