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School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

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Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 070

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  1. Festival Customs (continued)

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    -ions connected with May Day. the strewing of May Flowers being the most popular in this districts.
    May Flowers grow on the banks of rivers. The children in this district usually gather the May Flowers. The flowers are strewn at each entrance to the house and on the window-sills. This old custom is supposed to bring good luck to the house during the season of Summer.
    The people in this district believe it unlucky to put out ashes or water on May Day.
    St Martins Day.
    There are many old customs and superstitions connected with St Martins Day.
    This feast occurs
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Moran
    Gender
    Female