School: Whiterock (roll number 13820)
- Location:
- An Carraigín Géar, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: J. Faulkner
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0194, Page 110
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- New Year's Day: There used to be a Shooting Match held. Some person would put up a goose and provide balls made of lead, also powder. All the young men of the countryside would collect after dinner + spend the evening firing at the goose which was tied to a stake. They each paid a shilling and whoever shot the goose got her as a prize. If she was not shot on that day the match continued on Little Christmas Day. This provided great amusement and also made money for the man who organized the match.Shrove Tuesday: This was a noted day for run-away couples as all rushed to get married before Lent. If there were no marriages people would say "It's a lonesome Sharaft." People eat pancakes for tea on Shrove Tuesday.(continues on next page)
