School: Áth Dara (C.)
- Location:
- Adare, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire Boardman
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- Birth Customs.1. Lucky to put silver in a baby's hand.
(to cross the child with silver).2. A baby born with a caul is a sign it will never be drowned.3. Unlucky to buy a new cradle for the baby.4. If a baby sneezes you must say "God bless him", or "God bless her".5. A mole above a child's breath will never be drowned.6. A captain of a ship likes to secure a caul from someone to bring luck to his ship and save the crew from drowning.