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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 634

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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    The twelve o'clock scholars.
    Nine o'clock daily, that is the rule
    For little children going to school.
    Of small account is a fly
    Until he gets into your eye.
    There are more Paddy Ree's than one.
    A man and a woman arguing is a sign of approaching evil.
    When the Cuckoo sings on the bare thorn sell the cow and buy corn.
    Peter Bruton.
    Informant - Mr. James Bruton, Ringtown, Castlepollard.
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  2. Festival Customs - Shrove and Shrove Tuesday

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    Shrove Tuesday occurs on the eve of Ash Wednesday.
    There are a great many customs connected with Shrove Tuesday. The eating of the pan-cakes for supper
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Shrovetide (~188)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine Flanagan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Flanagan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Whitehall, Co. Westmeath