School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)
- Location:
- Tuckmilltate, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Deborah Freeman
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- ST STEPHEN'S DAY
"The Wren Boys" do not go round this district on St Stephen's Day. The men go off hunting and shooting on this day. It is a day for parties, Land Trees??? etc. ST BRIGID'S DAYST PATRICK'S DAY
On this day everyone wears a shamrock in honour of the Saint. It is a holiday for everyone. The people go to church in the morning and the evening is spent in enjoyment as Lenten rules are not observed for the day.SHROVE TUESDAY
On this day pancakes are tossed and wedding celebrated.ASH WEDNESDAY
Lent begins with fasting and prayer.HOLY THURSDAY
This day is spent in a very solemn manner(continues on next page)- Collector
- Dorcas Beatty
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Sallymount, Co. Monaghan