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School: Cobh Labhráis (B.) (roll number 7452)

Location:
Rerrin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0277, Page 099

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    fields on St. John's Eve and the farm stock are suposed to receive a blessing if the fire is brought amongst them.
    Each night before the family retires a wet sod of turf is placed under the glowing embers which will form the nucleus of the fire next morning.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Leon Ó Suilleabháin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynakilla, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Conchubhar Ó Súilleabháin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballynakilla, Co. Cork