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School: Ballydurrow

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Ballaghdorragh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Ó Hadarnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 348

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    in March. A rooster got thus in March was supposed to crow every hour from twelve o'clock and for that reason the people would not be afraid to go out after twelve o'clock as the cock's crow banished all evil spirits that might be abroad. People believed that there is a cure and a charm in eggs laid on Easter Sunday and they keep good for a long time.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Smith
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rahard, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Smith
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rahard, Co. Meath