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School: Ballyjamesduff Convent

Location:
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Sr. Mary Theresa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 030

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  1. Superstitions (continued)

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    11. If you see a blue light in the fire it is the sign of a storm.
    12. Old people say you should not throw water on the night of the Feast of The Holy Souls, because they are supposed to be out that night and you might throw the water on them.
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  2. Old Folklore

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    In 1839 the big wind came to Ireland. A man who owned the land which my father owns now, said he crossed over the fields and the roof was completely blown off the Chapel which was just then after being built. Then in 1847
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Claddagh, Co. Cavan