School: Dearg Dún (roll number 10894)
- Location:
- An Deargmhóin, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: Máire Ní Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 048
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- (continued from previous page)woman, she expects to get some little coin in return, lest she give away her luck. In this case a penny a half-penny or some similar small amount is given.When a baby is born in any house it is lucky to put "silver" in his hand so that he may always have plenty of riches.If a child or an animal is being praised by nearly everybody, it is customary to say "God bless him", otherwise some evil-minded individual may "overlook" him it is believed, and he may die or some misfortune may befall him.Some people believe that it is not right.(continues on next page)
