School: Kilmaganny, Thomastown
- Location:
- Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: C. Ó Hurdail
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- (continued from previous page)The "Old Cow" was supposed to be killed on the first week, skinned on the second & bleached on the third, because April came so fine, that she thought summer was coming.
- It is unlucky to get married in Lent. Friday is a day for crosses & Wednesday is lucky. The old people began ploughing on Feb. 1st.
- Collector
- Michael Hearne
- Gender
- Male
- The cold days of early April are known as the days for skinning the old cow.
The cold showers are called "Shownreeacks". They last until the middle of April.- Collector
- Maura Power
- Gender
- Female