School: Sean Bhaile Árd (roll number 14663)

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   To borrow a needle is believed unlucky as it will pierce the friendship between the giver and the person who takes it. When buying a foal or horse it is usual for the seller to give back some of the money such as a half-crown and this money is called "luck". It is believed unlucky, if the seller were short of change, for a neighbour or friend to supply it on loan. It is unlucky to rob a robin's or a crow's nest.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Arabella Melody

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Clooncah, Co. Galway

   Collector

   Benny Kitt

   Address

   Shanballard, Co. Galway

   Collector

   Emily Power

   Address

   Shanballard, Co. Galway

   Collector

   John Kenny

   Address

   Woodlawn, Co. Galway

   Collector

   Michael Hurley

   Address

   Clooncah, Co. Galway

   Collector

   Teresa Dolan

   Address

   Derrynamanagh, Co. Galway

   Informant

   John Kenny

   Address

   Woodlawn, Co. Galway

   Informant

   John Power

   Address

   Shanballard, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Mrs Brigid Ward

   Address

   Derrynamanagh, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Mrs Margaret Kitt

   Address

   Shanballard, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Mrs Margaret Melody

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Clooncah, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Peter Hurley

   Address

   Clooncah, Co. Galway