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School: Na Creaga

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Creggs, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Breandáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0015, Page 268

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  1. Folklore - Superstitions about Hens

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    it is unlucky to hear the cock crowing at night. When the cock crows facing the door he brings good news. And when the cock turns away from the door and crows he brings bad news.

    When the hens are fighting it is supposed strangers would come to the house.
    When a hen comes in with a wisp on her tail it is the sign of a death.
    When you are putting down a clutch of eggs it is unlucky to put down an odd number.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ciss Cunniffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creggauns, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mrs Cunniffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creggauns, Co. Galway