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School: An Cheathrú Gharbh

Location:
Carrowgarve, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Fiachra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 579

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  1. Saint Patrick's Day

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    Saint Patricks day is celebrated every year on th [sic] 17th March. On that day the People wear the Shamrock on their coats.
    Long ago the People used to get drunk. They thought they were honouring St. Patrick. The law of the land now will not allow public houses be open on this day. So that the people cannot get drunk. The people have a better way of honouring St. Patrick now. They play some national games such as hurling, playing foot Ball,
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Patrick (~140)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Coyne
    Gender
    Female