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School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

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Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 064

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    "The first and second go alike but the third crow carries the bite."
    Thirteen is an unlucky number.
    Beastings should not be shared with the immediate neighbours until the third milking and should be sprinkled with salt in the giving.
    The spring water in the house overnight on Little Christmas should not be used for drinking purposes on Little Christmas morning but fresh water should be obtained. (It is supposed to be changed into wine during the night)
    Feet water
    The boys should wash first and then the girls and the whole should be thrown out. If there were no men the cock should get his feet washed first.
    The feet water should be thrown out last every night.
    The butts of Christmas candles should be preserved for rubbing to any stitch or pain in the side.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    J.C. Dineen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    87
    Address
    Hollymount, Co. Cork