School: Naas (Mercy Convent) (roll number 15040)
- Location:
- Naas, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776, Page 392
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- (continued from previous page)When children are pining away, they are supposed to be fairy-struck and the juice of twelve leaves of foxglove may be given.
When a seventh son is born, if an earth-worm is put into the infants hand and kept there till it dies, the child will have powers to charm away all diseases.
A person, who owns a purse made from a weasel's skin will never want for money, but the purse must be found, not given or made.
It is unlucky to steal a plough, or steal anything from a forge.
When yawning, make the Sign of the Cross instantly over your mouth, or the evil spirit will rush down and take up his abode within you.
Do not put out a light while people are at supper, or there will be one less at the table before the year is out.
- Collector
- Patricia Meade
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Poplar Square, Co. Kildare
- Informant
- Mrs Alice Meade
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Poplar Square, Co. Kildare
