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School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)

Location:
Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0714, Page 466

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    Green Ribbon -
    worn by girls on their hair or as a bow on the cap.

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    St Patrick's Badges -
    the pictures of St. Patrick on a round white ground. He wears his mtire and crozier.
    The edge of the badge is decorated with three green shamrock leaves
    It is attache to a pin.

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    Local Rhyme:-
    "On St. Patrick's Day 'twas written on a stone,
    For the supper to be boiled before the harrowers come home".

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    "On Candlemas Day throw candle away
    On St Patrick's Day throw candle and candlestick away."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Patrick (~140)
    Language
    English