School: Johnstown (roll number 877)
- Location:
- Johnstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Miss H.C. Hickie
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- Whit Monday was a very unlucky day on which to be born - either man or beast.A blow from that person or animal was supposed to have disastrous results. It would never heal.To counteract the evil effects a green sod was cut and held over a child born on that day.This person or animal was called a CINGCISÍN, probably from the Irish word CINGCÍS meaning Pentecost.
Xmas Day and Easter Sunday were considered very lucky birth days.
When cows were put out on pastures a crucifix was stuck in the bushes or a medal was dropped on the land as a protection against disease and witchcraft.- Informant
- Tom Neill
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 83
- Address
- Oldtown, Co. Meath