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School: Clews' Memorial (roll number 15465)

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Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire Ní Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0234, Page 107

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  1. Local Superstition

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    Dust should never be thrown out on May Day
    If you give a present of a purse to a person it is lucky to "hansel" it by putting some money in it
    Washing soda in water removes corns
    Ivy-leaves steeped in vinegar also removes corns.
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  2. Story

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    Once Peter Tivenan was on a visit to my Grandfather's house. When he was on his way home, about where the Deerpark School is now, he was led astray. He took a wrong road, and he was travelling all that night till 6 o'clock next morning, when he found himself at John Gallagher's house. John Gallagher told him to go up to John Walsh (my grandfather)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Mc Garry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheegorey, Co. Roscommon