School: Rathmorrel (roll number 10545)
- Location:
- Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Anraoí Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 157
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- (continued from previous page)never build houses on paths, for it is said houses built on paths are haunted.
It is custom on St. Martin's Eve that fowl or pigs are filled in honour of St. Martin.
If a man were going astray in a wood or mountain he would turn his coat inside out and then he would find his way.
People never marry on a Monday or Wednesday.
You should not pick up anything found in a graveyard.
People never wear a new suit at a funeral.
It was a custom to put the tongs at the left side of the fire before retiring for the night.
A bucket of clear water was placed in the kitchen table every night before retiring.
Before a person is interred the remains are carried once round(continues on next page)
