School: Cill Tártáin
- Location:
- Kiltartan, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Tuathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0047, Page 0058
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43 If the palm of your left hand is itchy it is the sign that you would be getting money.
44 If the palm of you right it is the sign that you would get a shake-hands.
45 If the sparks were flying towards you from the fire it is a sign that you would be getting a legacy.
46 If there was a red spot on the wick of the candle when it was lighting it is the sign that you would be getting a letter.
47 If you counted nine stares for nine consecutive nights, you would get your wish.
48 If a man wet a white horse on the morning of his marriage, it is the sign of good luck.
49 If there was a shower on a man's wedding morning, he would have good luck.
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