School: An Bháinseach (C.) (roll number 11965)
- Location:
- Bansha, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mheiscill
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Irish Tradition in the Glen of Aherlow
“At a fair the owner of a sheep (a Glenman) recognised one that had been stolen from him.”
At a fair the owner of a sheep (a Glenman) recognised one that had been stolen from him:-"There she is" said he, "the one with the Diombhadhach look" (depressed)
A sheep with a peculiar formation of mouth is called a goblachan sheep. (Spewing)
Irish Tradition in the Glen of Aherlow
“In connection with smoking - réidhteoir piece of wire used for cleaning pipe.”
In connection with smoking:-Réidhteoir - piece of wire used for cleaning pipe.Sometimes a "tráithnín" is used.
When a pipe doesn't draw freely but gurgles - "Siúrdán".
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Dolly Damhsaigh - an affected gait in walking
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When you kill a robin or rob his nest you got a "binlock" - buinn-loith on the sole of your foot. (Sort of abscess)BOINN LEACH