School: Loughanvally (roll number 8363)

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Lochán an Bhealaigh, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
Mrs. O'Connor
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    cures "the decline" which we call consumption.
    If you abstain from meat on St. Stephen's day you will not be sick for a twelve month.
    If you are leaving an old house and going to a new one leave the cat behind.
    If you have a sty on your eye you should point a gooseberry thorn at it nine times for nine mornings.
    If a leaf grows inside the four walls or roof of a house it will never go on fire if you leave the leaf untouched.
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