School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)
- Location:
- Cathair Uí Mhóráin, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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- (continued from previous page)Before cups became common people used to drink out of wooden mugs called pannies.
- 1. Here is Jerry for you= light a stick in the fire, and give it to each person and let them say "Here is Jerry for you, what did Jerry do on you. If Jerry dies between your hands all the weight is on you. If the stick quenches in your hand you will be cheered.2. Gather the chickens to bed= Put four gobs between your fingers. Throw up one, and while that will be going up put a chicken to(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs Tangney
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 53
- Address
- An Chorrghráig, Co. Chiarraí
