School: Teampall Mhuire

Location:
Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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    handerkerchief. They know what's on the person if its heart fever the oatmeal will be eatin out of the cup. If the person is bad half the side of the oatmeal will be eatin out of the cup and it is said that person's heart will be eatin that much.
    Then they bring home the remainder of the oatmeal that would remain in the cup, and make a little cake of it, and eat it for three mornings.
    There are only a few people that can make that charm at the present day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.