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School: Gaduidhe Dubh (C.)

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    Superstitions
    If the cock crows between six and twelve o'clock in the morning it is a sign there is somebody going to die If there is a funeral going to the Chapel and a space between the coffin and the followers it is a sign there will soon be another funeral.
    There is a custom that on the first of May the people do not rise until near dinner time. Because it is said the first smoke up
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Maine, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mr H. Brennan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cluain Maine, Co. Dhún na nGall