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School: Portlaoighse (Convent) (roll number 13386)

Location:
Port Laoise, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Sr Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0835, Page 085

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    it is usually known as "pancake-night.
    The last night of October is known as Hallow-Eve. People eat plenty of nut and fruit and cakes and they play all sorts of games.
    If you were up at about four o'clock on Easter Sunday morning, it is said you would see the sun dancing
    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 Ellen Twomey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr P. Twomey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Laois