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School: Clonoulty (roll number 578)

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Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Timothy Gleeson
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    When a child's first tooth appears over the gum a piece of silver is laid on it and this gives the child a 'silver tongue'.
    Michael Dwyer, Bawnmore
    Similarly a piece of gold for a 'gold tongue' this is supposed to make the child an eloquent speaker.
    Michael Dwyer, Bawnmore
    On the first monday of the new year each child will get a silver coin, he will be counting money for the coming year
    Michael Dwyer, Bawnmore
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Dwyer
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bawnmore, Co. Tipperary