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School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

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Cill Orglan, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Úna Nic Choluim
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0435, Page 113

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  1. Tomhaiseanna

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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríd Ní Mathghamhna
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cill Orglan, Co. Chiarraí

  3. Piseoga

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    1. If you cut your hair and left it thrown around, it was supposed you would get a pain in your head.
    2. If you saw a magpie in a field. It was a sign that you would have bad luck for the day.
    3. If four magpies stood in a straight row, it was a sign that someone was dead belonging to you.
    4. If you were up late at night it was said that you would get a fairy pinch.
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