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School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137B, Page 01_009

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  1. Death and Burial

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    It is an old saying If you see a wisp after a hen it is a sign some person is dead.
    If you hear a dead bell in your ear it is a sign some-one is dead.
    When a person is dead the clock should be stopped.
    Whatever door is opened when a person dies that door should be left opened till the person is burried.
    The dog should not be let near the bed where the person is dead.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. death (~1,076)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellie Grady
    Gender
    Female