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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

Location:
Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 204

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  2. Superstition on the Windgap Hills

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    The superstitious belief became more widespread amongst the peasantry on the mountain side when in addition to having their Dairy produce almost ruined by "bad and wicked" neighbours, it was broadly hinted that the very best cows on some of their farms were giving no milk on the first day of week. Surely
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Cobbler