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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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    1, If you see a straw on a hens tail someone will die.
    2. If you are going to a fair and to met a red raired girl or to see one magpie you will have no luck for the rest of the day.
    3. If you give away milk on May day you will not have any butter for the rest of the year.
    4. If you are giving a cake to a friend take a piece out of it and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Ghiobúin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Gibbons
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50