School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)
- Location:
- Monadarragh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhealláin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 076
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- 1. "A grave should be dug as soon as possible after sunrise on the morning of the funeral."
2. "It is not lucky to leave a grave open 'over' night."
3. "A grave should face the East or South East"
4. "Bones, etc found when digging a grave should be left aside, and when the coffin is placed in the grave, they should be left on the lid."
5. "It's very unlucky to fall in a graveyard."
6. "It's not right to walk across a grave".
7. "A grave should face South East - towards the Valley of Josaphath."
