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School: Ballyjamesduff Convent

Location:
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Sr. Mary Theresa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 054

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  1. Food In Olden Times (continued)

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    moistened it with soft water. They left it there until it was firm, and then they put it before a blazing fire to bake. When they were going away they brought a piece of bread which they ate to prevent a sharp hunger known as the "Fear Gortas."
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  2. Old Beliefs

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    The old people used to believe that if a mirror got broken it would be an omen of seven year's bad luck. They used to say that it is unlucky to leave Christmas decorations hanging up after the sixth of January, or loss in the family is said to occur
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susan Callery
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killytogher, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs Mattie Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killytogher, Co. Cavan