School: Sraith na mBannrach (roll number 3300)

Location:
Srath na Manrach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Eachmharcaigh
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  1. 1. If a black cat crosses your path it is a sign of good luck.
    2. If a cock comes in the door crowing it is good luck.
    3. If a cat when washing himself washes behind his ears it is a sign of a flood.
    4. If you meet a woman in the door when you are going out it is bad luck.
    5. If you meet a woman or girl when you are getting married it is bad luck.
    6. If you dream of an ass it is good luck.
    7. It is unlucky to dream of angels.
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  2. 1. If you have a pure black cat you can dig a haunted treasure.
    2. It is not lucky to meet a red haired woman when you are going on a journey.
    3. If you are making a churning and somebody comes in and doesn't strike a blow on the milk she will take the butter with her.
    4. If you wash your hands in dew on May morning you will have "readying" in your hands.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brighid Ní Chonnmhaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Eachinis, Co. Mhaigh Eo