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School: Cnoc Sceach, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 11424)

Location:
Knockskagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 442

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    “When a person dies his or her best clothes are given to a relative who wears them to mass on three successive Sundays.”

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    a circle round them with his thumb.
    Dogs were never allowed remain inside during the family Rosary. During a thunderstorm they were turned out as it was believed that the dogs eyes attracted lightning.
    When a family moves into a new home they do not bring along the cats. It considered unlucky to do so.
    When a cow calves a blessed candle is lighted and with it the hair is singed along the cow's back in the form of a cross repeating the words "In the name of the Father [?]"
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Liam Ó Ruairc
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockskagh, Co. Cork