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School: Glencar

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Glencar Scotch, Co. Donegal
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Brigid Mc Daid
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1083, Page 302

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  1. Beliefs and Old Sayings Still Common in Donegal

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    If a black cat comes to a house it is believed that it brings good luck to the house. If the cat goes away again the good luck leaves the house and bad luck comes instead.
    If a cock crows three times in front of the door of a house it is said to bring good luck.
    If crickets come to a house it is believed that they bring good luck to it but if they go away bad lack is supposed to come to the house People in the district where I live have such faith in this old saying that they often bring crickets in an envelops to their house.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Glencar Irish, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    John Mc Grenra
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73
    Address
    Killylastin, Co. Donegal