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School: Askeaton (C.) (roll number 2040)

Location:
Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 267

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  1. Objects and Emblems

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    Water from Barrigone Blessed well is used for cures. "Pattern day" held there on the 15th August.
    If eggs or meat are found in land it is said to be unlucky.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. The Killcisk

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    The Killcisk is used by people who are learning to swim. it is made from bull-rushes in the shape of a V and is tied at both ends with cord.
    Killcish
    [looped drawing]
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