School: Christian Bros., Manor St. Cathair Phortláirge (roll number 16735)
- Location:
- Port Láirge, Co. Phort Láirge
- Teacher: Seán Ó Dálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0653, Page 220
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“Timcheall céad bhliain ó shoin tháinig droch-gheas ag muinntir na Leasa Móire ar a' nGaoluinn. .”
(continued from previous page)Beidh pus ar Pheig a Thaidg ( Drufúir do Thadg )I can't help her mother.
- Bhuail sean-fhear agus sean-bhean lena chéile ar an mbóthair lá amháin. Thosnuigh siad ag seanchus.
Fear :- Caitheann tú píopa?
Bean :- Caithim, go díreach.
Fear :- Mar sin a bhímse féinig
Bean :- Ólann tú an drap?
Fear :- Ólaim go maith.
Bean :- Mar sin a bhímse féinig - The corpse is washed with water and soap and a cloth and a comb is used for the hair. The water, soap, cloth and comb are put under the bed until the remains leave the house and the woman who washes the remains stays in the house to throw out the water. The water is thrown out through the back door if there is one, otherwise it is taken to(continues on next page)
