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School: Loughglinn (C.)

Location:
Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Méadhbha, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 394

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    I Customs of certain days
    II Customs at wakes, weddings and funerals
    III Customs to bring luck and prevent bad luck
    IV Customs for protection against sickness both man and beast
    There are many customs handed down to us by our ancestors. In this locality it is customary for boys to throw cabbage at every door on Hallow-Eve night. It is a custom not to put out ashes on November day.
    People believe it is unlucky to do so. It is also said that it is unlucky to spend money on Hansel Monday. To give away milk on May day is supposed to bring misfortune. On Shrove
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Malachy Broderick
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    George O' Connor
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Gerald O' Connor
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin