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School: Cill Cholmáin, Shanagolden (roll number 4014)

Location:
Kilcolman, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chriobáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0484, Page 059

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  1. An Old Ruin in Kilcolman (continued)

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    man who took it. Now there is no trace of him or anyone belonging to him. He had no luck ever after. Finally he was evicted himself. There are parts of the walls of the widow's house standing still.
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  2. Local Superstitions

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    To see a new moon through a window is said to bring bad luck while that particular moon lasts. However, if one is out in the open and sees the new moon over the left shoulder good luck will follow and with it the on-lookers heart's desire.
    Magpies are always looked upon
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