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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 552

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    People who go around like this are called Ran Boys or Mummers.
    Ash Wednesday
    On this day paper bags are tied on peoples back's without their knowing it. This day is often call Ash bag day.
    Some people don't drink milk in their tea on either Good Friday or Ash Wednesday.
    Good Friday
    On Good Friday people eat hot cross buns and look for coupons.
    You make Good Friday eggs with a cross and on Easter Sunday everyone in the house eats in bit of one for luck.
    Easter Sunday everyone eats eggs and tries to get up early to see the sun rising.
    St. Bridgits Day
    On St. Bridgits day girls go to a Limekilm and throw a ball of wood down and the shout and their future husbands answers them
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