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School: Arva (C.)

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Arvagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs Mc Govern
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0984, Page 102

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    On St. Brigid's day a cross is made to prevent accidents of thunder and lightning. It should be made from straws kept from the crib.
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  2. A Fairy Story

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    About half a mile from my home there is a pretty little wood which is called "Phula Phoka". I often visit the place to gather nuts, slows, blackberries, and the beautiful wild flowers which seem to be no place else so pretty. It is situated in a low lying district with hills on eigther side and if you visited this spot in the evening you would say
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tessie Farrelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Woodland, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr T. Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Woodland, Co. Cavan