School: Áth Dara (C.)
- Location:
- Adare, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire Boardman
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- (continued from previous page)St. Brighid's Cross.38. St. Brighid's cross is an old custom and still in use, known to have been used in Askeaton Abbey last year 1937.39. St. Bridhid's cross was made of traneens usually and laid on a coffin when an illicit burial took place or a burial where a priest wasn't present.40.. If a tooth falls out it is lucky to throw it over your shoulder.41. Never look at the new moon through a glass.42. The 1st time you hear a cuckoo look at the sole of your foot to see if you have a grey hair on it.43. It is lucky to hear the cuckoo with right ear.
It is unlucky to hear the cuckoo with left ear.44. The first time you see a new moon turn the money in your purse.45. If you have a wart rub the shine of a(continues on next page)
