School: Cnoc Sceach, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 11424)
- Location:
- Knockskagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Liam Ó Ruairc
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“On the death of a child the mother purchased a mug or saucepan which was given, full of milk to the first poor child that came the way”
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“The mother of a family does not follow the remains of the first one of her children.”
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“In many districts the custom prevailed of conveying the remains of the dead to the graveyard in a common cart.”
6. In many districts the custom prevailed of conveying the remains of the dead to the graveyard in a common cart. A female relative sat on the coffin.7. When a family grave is opened it claims three corpses in a short space of time.- Collector
- Liam Ó Ruairc
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knockskagh, Co. Cork