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School: Killeen, Granard (roll number 13752)

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Killeen, Co. Longford
Teacher:
S. Ó Duibhgeanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0765, Page 451

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  2. Festival Customs

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    Festival Customs
    In my district there are customs on every feast. On St. Stephen's Day people go from house to house dressed up and false faces on them they dance and play music.
    They go in fours and sixes and they get money. When they are tired they divide the money and some get drink with it and others get fags.
    On St. Patrick's Day people wear badges and shamrocks in honour of
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