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School: St Columkille's, Aughnacliffe (roll number 14220)

Location:
Aghnacliff, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Aodha
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  1. Beliefs Associated With Death and Burial (continued)

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    When a coffin is lifted from chairs they should be tossed and left there till the corpse is moved.
    It is believed to be unlucky to wear anything new to a funeral especially boots.
    When a person meets a funeral on the road he should turn back and walk at least three steps with the funeral.
    A rainy day is a good day for a funeral - happy is the corpse that the rain rains on.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cleenrah, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    38
    Address
    Cleenrah, Co. Longford