School: Ardfinnan (B.), Cahir (roll number 16077)

Location:
Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
W. J. Nugent
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  1. Long-ago people thought it a sign of death if a picture fell, without any apparent reason.
    They also thought it a sign of death if there is great stillness around the house.
    If it is raining, and there is a clear sky towards the north it is a sure sign of a fine day.
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      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
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        1. accessories (~307)
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        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
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