School: Askeaton (C.) (roll number 2040)
- Location:
- Askeaton, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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- Water from Barrigone Blessed well is used for cures. "Pattern day" held there on the 15th August.
If eggs or meat are found in land it is said to be unlucky. - The Killcisk is used by people who are learning to swim. it is made from bull-rushes in the shape of a V and is tied at both ends with cord.
Killcish
[looped drawing]