School: Tobar an Choire (2)
- Location:
- Tobercurry, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Eilís Caswall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0171, Page 272
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“People kill something (ie a chicken) to shed blood for St. Martin believeing "he'll take before not after"??”
People kill something (ie a chicken) to shed blood for St. Martin believing "he'll take before but not after"??
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- Mrs Matthews
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyara (Knox), Co. Sligo
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“People believe it unlucky to pay bills on Monday.”
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“It is not right for two in one family to marry within a year.”
It is not right for two in one family to marry within a year.You should keep a white cock or your husband would die. (no title)
“You shouldn't keep a white cock or your husband would die.”
The seventh successive son in a family is called "Doctor" & is believed to have Cures. - I am a shoemaker
I make shoes without leather.
Four elements mixed up together
Fire, water earth & air
And every customer, takes two pair.
A Blacksmith