School: Roxboro, Luimneach (roll number 15680)
- Location:
- Baile an Róistigh, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Gheallagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0525, Page 033
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- (continued from previous page)on a bush. It is said that if the ribbon grows short it is the sign of death in the family and if it grows long it is a good omen. This ribbon is also supposed to be a cure for a head-ache.
- It is customary for a man to be first to wish a happy New Year in every house.
- Collector
- Joan Greensmyth
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile an Róistigh, Co. Luimnigh
