School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór

Location:
Kells, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Siúracha na Trócaire
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  1. The old people had many lovely prayers and here are some of them.
    May Christ and His saints stand between is and harm.
    Mary and her son.
    St. Patrick with his staff
    Martin with his mantle
    Bridget with her veil.
    Michael with his shield
    And God over all with His strong right hand. They used to say this on the morning.
    O Moon! leave us well as thou has found us. They used to say this prayer when they saw the new moon first.
    The people used to say this prayer every evening against the plaque.
    O Star of Heaven" beloved of the Lord, drive away the foul constellation that has slain the people with the
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