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School: Eaglais

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Boirinn, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Mongaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089, Page 315

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  1. Old Sayings

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    It is not right to listen to crying at night
    It is not right to welcome anyone to a cophouse
    It is not lucky to meet a funeral
    It is lucky to put down an odd number when you are putting down a clutch
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    It is not lucky to go to town without shaking holy water on yourself.
    (It is) When there is a person dead and the funeral gone it is right to turn the chairs and tables up side down.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tessie Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Boirinn, Co. Mhaigh Eo