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School: Killoughternane, Borris

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Killoughternane, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
T. Ó Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0905, Page 186

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  1. Local Customs and Superstitions (continued)

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    When a calf is born a blessed candle is used to burn the hair of the cow's udder and the sign of the cross is made three times on her back with the grease of the candle.
    Some people believe if they gave you milk on May day that you would take their butter for the rest of the year.
    When a young animal is born the first person to see it should say "God bless it" or the fairies would take it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellie Skelton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killoughternane, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mrs Skelton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killoughternane, Co. Carlow