School: Áth Dúna, Gleann an Phréacháin, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 12542)
- Location:
- Chimneyfield, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe
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- (continued from previous page)too and fro over the fire, because you would be washing the devil's shirt.
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If you were late for Mass on New Year's Day you would be late for every other morning of the year.
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The horses talk on New Year's Night
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On Little Xmas Night at 12 o'clock the water changes into wine.
Tradition (Two men remained up to watch the incident occur and they were dead in the morning).
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If you sweep out the floor on New Year's Morning, you will be sweeping it for the rest of the year.
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If there are two of the same name living together it is not right to christen a child by that name.
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When a cow calves Holy Water is rubbed to the cows udder, and the hair on the udder is burned.
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You should not refuse a reasonable price for an animal or you will be certain to lose that animal
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When you sell an animal yo give "luck penny" (The seller spits on the coin before giving it and the buyer spits on it before putting it in his pocket. This coin is put by for a long time, and not spent).
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When purchasing a wedding ring, do not fit it on the bride's finger. Get right fit by using a rind card.
(A certain priest advised a young lady about to be married to get the ring card. On no account to fit the ring. He said it was unlucky).(continues on next page)
