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School: Ballyjamesduff Convent

Location:
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Sr. Mary Theresa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 068

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  1. Old Customs (continued)

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    own was lit.
    2. On Christmas Day it was a custom of olden times to give a few sheaves of oats to the cows. This is supposed to bring luck to the people during the year.
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  2. Carn Hill

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    Carn Hill is situated in the centre of the townland of Carn and about half a mile from the town of Ballyjamesduff. It is about feet high. The side that is facing the north has large beech trees growing on it and on the other sides are firs. On the tip - top of the hill there are flat stones with letters
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Pogue
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carn, Co. Cavan