School: Castlepollard (C.) (roll number 5514)
- Location:
- Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs Egan
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Easter Saturday.
On Easter Saturday morning people get newly blessed holy water which they believe will cure sickness during the year. It is called Easter Holy water. On that day also children go from house to house gathering their Easter "cludóg" for the next morning. The "cludóg" is eggs.
Easter Sunday.
On this day many people eat eggs. Another custom is to get up at six o'clock to see the sun dancing .
Whit Sunday.
People or animals born at Whit are supposed to be very unlucky and cross.
Candlesmass day.
On that day people get candles blessed and keep them up because they might want them during(continues on next page)
