School: Raharoon, Droichead Banndan (roll number 12921)
- Location:
- Ratharoon West, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0313, Page 221
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- Death
If a picture falls of the wall, someone in the house will die soon.
If a sop were hanging to a hen’s leg, someone will soon die.
If three candles were lighting together, it is the sig that someone in the house is going to die.
A number of crows flying over a house is a sign that someone in that house will die soon.
If a cock crows three times at the door of the house, it is a sign of death.
If a raven flew into a house, It is the sign of death.
If the limbs of the corpse remain limp, someone in the house will soon follow.
Four magpies are a sign of death. - 1. A funeral should always take the longest route.
A person should neither buy or take anything home from a funeral.
A grave should never be reddened on a Monday.
No member of the family of the dead person should dig the grave.(continues on next page)
