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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

Location:
Drom an Dúdhoire, Co. an Chláir
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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    Long ago there was a lot of customs attached to St Patrick's Day.
    Crosses were made from green cardboard and worn on the shoulders.
    Some time ago everybody used to have green handkerchiefs for that day, and the day was spent visiting.
    The children held a feast on St Patricks Day, in honour of St Patrick.
    The men used to be saving money, for a month previous so that
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cill an Aonaigh, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    Michael Brody
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cill an Aonaigh, Co. an Chláir