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School: Mainistir na Toirbhirte, Baile an Mhuilinn (roll number 3655)

Location:
Milltown, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Drisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0434, Page 249

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    There are many old customs and piseógs observed about his district. The following are some of the old customs I have heard.
    If a man met a red-haired woman in the morning, it is said, that he would turn, or that he would have bad luck for the rest of the day.
    If a man saw a magpie it is said that he would have bad luck, and if a man saw two
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Anglesey Mountain, Co. Louth