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School: Ráth gCaola (B.) (roll number 1282)

Location:
Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Coindealbháin
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    saucer of earth it is said that he will be first to die. If he puts his hand into the saucer of water it is said that he will cross the sea. If he puts his hand into the saucer that the cloth it is said that he will become a priest.
    It is also a custom with young people to put a coin into a basin of water. The water is stirred, then the child puts his head into the water and tries to get the coin. If he gets the coin he can keep it.
    Another custom is to put a bit of cloth over one of the children's eyes. Then the others go ahide on him. Whichever one is caught has to follow. When the games are over, the people sit around the fire and tell stories.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brian Connellan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlematrix, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Dick Hayes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathkeale, Co. Limerick