School: Cill Mhuire (B.), Lios Árd-achaidh
- Location:
- Kilmurry, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Buachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0340, Page 160
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- (continued from previous page)May you would not get sickness for the year.
12. On little Christmas at twelve O' Clock all the water turns into wine.
13. On All Souls Day you should cover all mirrors.
14. It is unlucky to get married in May.
15.The mother should attend the funeral of her eldest child.
16. The lid of coffin should be left outside till the corpse is brought out.
17. On All Souls Day the old souls pay a visit to their old home.
18.It is unlucky to have two people meet on the stairs.
19. If the housekeeper dies all the bees die.
20. If a swarm of bees come it is either for luck or misfortune.
- Informant
- Mrs J.J. Kelleher
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilmurry, Co. Cork
