School: Cnoc Sceach, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 11424)
- Location:
- Knockskagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Liam Ó Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 440
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“On the death of a child the mother purchased a mug or saucepan which was given, full of milk to the first poor child that came the way”
On the death of a child the mother purchased a mug or saucepan which was given, full of milk to the first poor child that came the way
- Collector
- John Leary
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Sleveen, Co. Cork
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“The mother of a family does not follow the remains of the first one of her children.”
The mother of a family does not follow the remains of the first one of her children. It is considered unlucky and brings ill luck on the surviving members. (no title)
“In many districts the custom prevailed of conveying the remains of the dead to the graveyard in a common cart.”
6. In many districts the custom prevailed of conveying the remains of the dead to the graveyard in a common cart. A female relative sat on the coffin.7. When a family grave is opened it claims three corpses in a short space of time.