School: Gleann an Chairthe (roll number 13345)
- Location:
- Gleann an Chairthe, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: Seán Mag Ualghairg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0193, Page 243
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- Collector
- Margaret Mary Gilligan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Fíonach, Co. Liatroma
- Informant
- Thomas Kelly
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 65
- Address
- Droim Duilliúir, Co. Liatroma
- There are four corners in this bed. There are four angels lying spread. Father, Mathew, Luke and John. God bless this bed that I lie on. When I sleep if I happen never for to wake: To God I give my souls to keep.
You will have a saint's curse if you put on one stocking and one boot. You must put on both stockings first. Then the boots. - On may eve Children and where there were none grown ups gathered marigolds (may flowers) or Mary's flowers and sprinkled them in and around the cowhouses, stables and piggeries to prevent diseases and bring good luck for the ensuing year.
