School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)
- Location:
- Teach an Dá Mhíle, Co. Chill Dara
- Teacher: Tomás Bineidh
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- 14th February 1938
Death
When a person dies in a house, the clock is stopped, so that the people will not feel the hours passing.
All the mirrors are covered, the blinds are pulled down, and black crepe is put over the hall door.
When a person dies, he or she is left three hours without being touched, as it is said that during this time the person is being judged.
When a dog is heard(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Curran
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Baile Sheáin, Co. Chill Dara
