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School: Revanagh, Coolcullen, Muine Beag (roll number 5259)

Location:
An Ré Mheánach, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
S. Mag Uaildric
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 325

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    To put a horse shoe over the door to bring you good luck.
    To put red seed in oats and potatoes before sowing them, to have a good crop.
    To get luck money when you are selling anything.
    Not to bring water from a well after sun set.
    Never to leave the house without spring water when you are going to bed
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Kehoe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Informant
    Myles Kehoe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    An Ré Mheánach, Co. Chill Chainnigh