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School: Tobar an Choire (2)

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Tobercurry, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Eilís Caswall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0171, Page 272

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    “People kill something (ie a chicken) to shed blood for St. Martin believeing "he'll take before not after"??”

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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Martin (~177)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Matthews
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyara (Knox), Co. Sligo

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    “People believe it unlucky to pay bills on Monday.”

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    People believe it is unlucky to pay bills on Monday.
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    “It is not right for two in one family to marry within a year.”

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    It is not right for two in one family to marry within a year.
    You should keep a white cock or your husband would die.
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    “You shouldn't keep a white cock or your husband would die.”

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    The seventh successive son in a family is called "Doctor" & is believed to have Cures.
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  5. Riddle

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    I am a shoemaker
    I make shoes without leather.
    Four elements mixed up together
    Fire, water earth & air
    And every customer, takes two pair.
    A Blacksmith
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