Volume: CBÉ 0407 (Part 2)

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1. Tadhg an Gheimhridh (continued)

   

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   a healing unction & _____ solemnised by such a manifestation of devotion & self-denial"

   Tadhg an Geimhridh, translated by Mrs Treacy, Butcher, (age 45 years) as "Tim the Writer".
   Enclosed herewith cross, etc, made according to instructions of many old people and under personal supervision of Liam Ó Donncada, fear an phuist (aois 47) Dun Bleisge. Tá craobh i n-Éirinn ag Liam so maidir le béal-oideas &rl

   

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2. Beliefs and Customs

   

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   Beliefs & Customs
   "Go mbeirimíd an t-am so san am so airís" a deirtear nuair cítear na prataí nua' do'n céad uair, nuair beirteann an bó &rl
   Coimeádtar "uisge na gcas" istigh i rith na h-oirdce.
   If a grave is opened by mistake a loaf of bread must be placed in it before it is refilled.
   Shroud a candle - [?] of death a funeral

   Tuar séan & rath - cac na fáinnleoige anusa ar do hata. "Nach é an seó ná caefad" ceann acu anuas orm-sa " a deir fear an mí-ádha, dar leis féin.

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   Date

   16 September 1937

   Item type

   Lore

   Language

   English

   Writing mode

   Handwritten

   Writing script

   Roman script

   Informant

   • Éilise Ní Riain