School: St Columba’s, Coggale

Location:
Cogaula, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Fiacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088, Page 463

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  1. If a hen came into the house, and a wisp on her tail it's a sign of a death
    If you meet a red-haired woman it's a sign of bad luck.
    If a person hits another person with a rush that person will never grow.
    If two hens are seen fighting its a sign of a visitor coming
    If there is a sick person in the house, and if a man comes in, and takes a coal to light his pipe, the fairies will take the sick person
    If you meet a man on horseback you will have luck.
    If a person hears a mirror he will die before a year
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      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
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