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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

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Drumandoora, Co. Clare
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. Folklore - Patrick's Day Customs

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    38.
    15 th March 1938
    Folklore.
    On the 17 th .inst St.Patrick.s day will be celebrated with its usual costoms and blessings.
    On the day everybody will wear shamrocks and the young boys and girls will wear harps.
    Some time ago everybody used to have green handkerchiefs for that-dayand the day was spent feasting and visiting.
    It is customary also to exchange greetings cards for this day and as St.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Patrick (~140)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fahy, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Michael Brody
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killanena, Co. Clare