School: Allenwood, Robertstown (roll number 1712)
- Location:
- Allenwood, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Clúmháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 040
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“There is a well near the Hill of Allen called Father Moore's Well.”
(continued from previous page)water of the well can cure many diseases
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“The names of the fields in Mr Dowling's Farm are...”
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“Fionn Mac Cumhaill threw a stone from the Hill of Allen and it landed on the Curragh.”
Fionn Mac Cumaill threw a stone from the Hill of Allen and it landed on the Curragh. The mark of his five fingers are on it. (no title)
“Some people say it is unlucky to open an umbrella in a house.”
Some people say it is unlucky to open an umbrella in a house or to spill salt. To meet one magpie in the morning. There is a rhyme about magpies and this is it.
"One for bad luck.
Two for good luck.(continues on next page)