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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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Síghle Ní Shíothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0453, Page 140

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    In almost every part of Ireland certain articles are placed in position on the houses in honour of a Saint or feast. Long ago on St Patrick's Day it was customary for boys going to school to get a round piece of paper, and make on it the sign of the Cross and to fill in each space with a drop of ink, a little yolk of egg, and a drop of blood, which they had
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Biddy Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carhoonoe, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John Cronin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Carhoonoe, Co. Kerry