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School: Bullach

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Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire Ní Fhlannagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0244, Page 018

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    to that family. A person who has webbed toes is supposed to be a good swimmer and if the little finger is curved he is said to be withy. A long life line across a person's hand shows he will live a long life. A person who has a red double heartline is said to be healthy and in love.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellen Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lugakeeran, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Teresa Irwin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Tully, Co. Roscommon