School: Tisrara (C.) (roll number 14930)

Location:: Four Roads, Co. Roscommon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 438

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A Collection of Prayers (continued)

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that I lay on. Twelve candles lighted the lady with the Branch, the angel with the flower. Jesus, Mary and Joseph assist me in my dying hour. This prayer is to be said after going to bed at night and while lying on your right side. O angel of God my guardian dear to whom God's love commits me here and ever this night be at my side to light and guard to rule and guide.
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Old Houses

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Mud houses were common in the district long ago. the roofs were thatched with scraws and straw. Most of the old houses had a bed in the kitchen. It was called a settle bed, and it was left by the side wall.

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