School: Kilgobnet (C.) (roll number 7842)
- Location:
- Kilgobnet, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhoghladha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0471, Page 250
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- Never carry out fire in the field on May-day.Never give away milk or a coal of fire Bring in branches of the Summer tree.Never take out the ashes on that day.Never give away butter on May Day
It is unlucky to meet a red-haired woman or a hare on May-day.
It is unlucky to pass out sheep on the road on May-day.
It is unlucky to see a horse-shoe on the road on May-Day.
When hatching eggs the Sign of the Cross should be made on them with a burned stick.
It isn't right to present a gun at anyone whether is is loaded or not.
When a cow calves the hairs are burned off the udder with a Blessed Candle.
Never hatch eggs on Monday or Friday.
