Wearing shamrock

 The earthy nature of the shamrock we pinned on our lapels on St Patrick’s Day is a strong memory of childhood in Ireland.

Shamrock is not easy to find but usually you will find some growing in a cemetery or near a wood. It is like tiny clover.The leaves are heart shaped. 

We would pick clumps, bring them home and wash the soil off the roots and wrap the little bunches in tin foil or tissue. Then we would have a pin ready for all the family to wear their  sprig of shamrock proudly on St Patrick’s Day. 

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