School: An Choill Mhór
- Location:
- Cuilmore, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Frainc de Paor
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“If you see a wisp of straw stuck to a hen...”
If two swans come up under the Newport Bridge some one in the parish of Burrishoole will die.
- Collector
- Frainc de Paor
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Príomhoide
- Informant
- John Kilroy
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 68
- Address
- Lecarrow, Co. Mayo
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“When men are going fishing...”
If you see a wisp of straw stuck to a hen it is a sign of bad luck
If a sod of turf falls on to the floor out of the fire it is a sign that some one is coming to visit the house. (no title)
“If two swans come up under the Newport Bridge...”
If the haws are very plentiful it is a sign of a very bad winter. (no title)
“If the haws are very plentiful it is a sign of a very bad winter.”
When men are going fishing and meet a woman they will turn home again and start again. (no title)
“If you hear a cock crowing at night it is a sign that some one is dying.”
If you hear a cock crowing at night it is a sign that some one is dying
If you hear a noise like a bell in your ear some one is asking for a prayer.