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School: Killoughternane, Borris

Location:
Killoughternane, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
T. Ó Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0905, Page 160

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    When anyone died, the water used for washing them was left under the bed until the person would be burried, and then the water was thrown out and the dish left in a bush.
    A horse shoe is hung behind the door. The shoe is hung with the cocks up and if it wasn't that way they say the luck would flow out.
    If you combed your hair on a Good Friday you would have a headache for that year.
    It is not right to buy a new cradle for the first child.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinree, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Thomas Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinree, Co. Carlow