School: An Daingean, Cuinche
- Location:
- An Daingean, Co. an Chláir
- Teachers: Stiofán Mac Clúin Treasa Ní Chonmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0596, Page 022
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To interfere with a blessed well.
To praise a child without saying God bless it.
To throw out any rubbish on New Years Day.
To let out the cows before May Day.
To let anyone into the house On New Years Day before some member of the family came in first to wish the members a happy New Year.
To go into a house by the back door when a coffin is being brought in the front.
To praise a a new born baby without spitting on it.
To refuse a poor woman with a child for alms as she is said to represent the Blessed Virgin and Child.
Not to burn the holly and laurel ussed for Christmas decorations.
To give away milk or butter on May Day.
To throw out ashes on Monday.
To cut out the makings of a new suit on Thursday.
A bride to wear anything green on her wedding day(continues on next page)
