School: Baile an Bhuitléirigh, Tigh Molaga
- Location:
- Butlerstown, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Muimhneacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0318, Page 099
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- (continued from previous page)Down the hill with right good will
She ran with all her force
To push him in, he stepped aside
And she fell in of course
Save me save me, Lar, she cried
I'll drown you understand
I can't my dear Poor Lar replied
For you have tied my hands
- Sráid Bóthair SéipéilThis was the common name for the village of Butlerstown about 60 years ago.
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“If a person met a funeral he should walk three steps with the mourners.”
If a person met a funeral he should walk three steps with the mourners. These are known as "Trí coiscéim na Trócaire."
If wet clothes are put to dry near the fire it is considered unlucky to pass between them and the fire. If a person did by mistake but thought of it afterwards he should retrace his steps again(continues on next page)
