School: Glaise an Choinnlín (C.), Áth Treasna (roll number 12321)

Location:
Clashykinleen East, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Ghealbháin

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Old Prayers

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0351, Page 432

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Old Prayer When Said
1 "Dia linn" or God bless us. When sneezing
2 God / and Mary bless us When sneezing the second time.
3 Lord have mercy on the dead When snuffing.
and spare the living
4 Lord between us and all harm. When in some danger.
5 God give me patience When trials come.
6 There are four corners Before going to sleep.
to my bed. There are
four angels o 'er my
head. One to sing
and one to pray and
two to take my soul
away.
If I die before I
wake I pray to God
my soul to take.

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Collector
Siobhán Ní Chonchúbhair
Gender
female
Address
Barnacurra, Co. Cork
Informant
Daniel O' Connor
Relation
parent
Gender
male
Address
Barnacurra, Co. Cork
Language
English