School: Ceathrú (Carton) (roll number 15339)
- Location:
- Cartron, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Seán Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0216, Page 046
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- (continued from previous page)the fire without taking the dash in his hand it is said he would take the butter.
25. If a robin strikes against the window and cherips it is believed the sign of some sudden news.
26. It is said if there dies on person in the locality, three will follow.
27. The coffin always should be carried feet formost.
28. There is usually a long route taking when going to the graveyard with the coffin and when the graveyard is reached the longest way is taken to the grave.
29. When match-making the matchmaker usually brings a bottle of whiskey in his pocket and drinks while it lasts
30. Happy is the bride the sun shines on and happy(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Ena Woods
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Corboghil, Co. Leitrim
- Informant
- Michael Mc Crann
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Corlea, Co. Leitrim
