School: Killyconnan (C.)
- Location:
- Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: M. Ní Ghabhann
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0979, Page 213
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- (continued from previous page)A lussed- A wooden article with holes in bottom, having frame all round, on which potatoes a thrown for dinner. It used be scrubbed and hung above the door till wanted next day.
A Beesum- A small brush made of heather used for sweeping kitchen floor and "raking" the fire at night.
The fear gortha- Great hunger.
A Maoilín-A cow without horns.
A Gisthera-A useless man or boy.
A garken- A small person, believed to have been taken away and replaced by the "good people".
Slams-Plenty of everything.
Mether and thone-Very great-on very friendly terms.
A Callop-of bread or bacon.
Cideog- Putting on extra clothes.
Scallops-rods for putting on thatch.
The taster-A covering over a bed, the boards from which curtains are hung
The "tasther" serves as a place for storing lumber.(continues on next page)
