School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)
- Location:
- Lickerrig, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Dubhda
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0061
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- (continued from previous page)If two hens are fighting it is a sign of a stranger coming in.
If a cock comes into the kitchen door and crows it is a sign of a stranger coming in.
If two spoons are in your tea cup it is a sign of going to a wedding.
If there was a wisp of straw caught on a hen's feather it is a sign of death.
It is considered unlucky to open an umbrella indoors.
It is considered unlucky to kill a hen with a hatchet.
A bride must not let a ring or anything fall on her wedding day.
It is considered unlucky to begin important work on Friday.
Other people consider it a lucky day to begin important work.
It is considered unlucky to walk under a ladder.(continues on next page)
