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School: Naomh Eoin, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 1301)

Location:
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bráthair Tomás Mac Binéid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0856, Page 167

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    be supposed to take the butter if you didn't take a turn.
    Don't look through the window at the full moon as it is not lucky.
    Decorate a May bush on the first of May to keep the "good people" from doing you harm.
    Don't part with money on the first Monday of the New Year called " Hansel Monday" but take all you get.
    When you meet a funeral you should always turn back and walk a few steps after it, and say a prayer for the soul of the person.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Nore Terrace, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Bridget O' Neill
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Nore Terrace, Co. Kilkenny