School: Rathgarroge (roll number 16023)
- Location:
- Ráth Gearróg, Co. Loch Garman
- Teacher: Micheál Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0899, Page 068
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- If sparks fly from the fire 'tis a sure sign of a letter.
When a sod falls from the fire its a sign some one will come in.
The tooth that falls out should always be thrown over the right shoulder.
If you find a horse show tis lucky and put it on the back door.
Tis unlucky to see a weasel crossing the road before you
Do not rince a bucket with a trace of milk in it in a well.
Do not close the door if their is lightning.
There is a cure for "leichneach" where the pig scratches himself.
A person should put a penny in the bucket when milking a cow that is after calving.
One should not root up bushes in an old fort.
When you find anything on the road you should mark the spot with a cross.
One should never throw out dirty(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Grace
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 78
- Address
- An Mhóin Bhán, Co. Loch Garman
