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School: Coillte Críotáin

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Erris, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Nóra Nic Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0236, Page 315

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    people go round on the Stations of the Cross because on that day Our Lord was crucified and we stay silent from twelve o'clock to three o'clock.
    9. On Easter Sunday Our Lord rose from the dead and it is said that if you get up early on that day you will see the sun and moon dancing in remembrance of Him.
    10. On the Eve of Saint John's Day there are bonfires lighted.
    11. After Michaelmas Day you should not eat a blackberry.
    12. Winter starts on Saint Martin's Day. It is the custom
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Tivenan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cornaglia, Co. Roscommon