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School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

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Drumandoora, Co. Clare
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. Folklore - False Beliefs

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    9.
    18th January 1938.
    Folklore.
    If a woman went into a house New years day first the people of the house would say that they would have misfortune for the year,and that is the reason that wemon dont go into houses on New years day.it is said that if a man with crucked eyes and a high instep went into a house and wished them a happy new year they would have luck for the year .False believes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Cunningham
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killanena, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Matt Cunningham
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killanena, Co. Clare