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School: Cluainteach (roll number 10298)

Location:
Cloontagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Buadhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0755, Page 264

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0755, Page 264

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  1. Customs of the Locality (continued)

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    butter with him.
    A person should never point the index finger at a wound as it is considered unlucky.
    Dirty water should not be thrown out after sunset.
    When adding apartments to a house never build towards the west or on a fairy pass.
    A coffin is carried by four men of the name of the deceased.
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