School: Mullach Dubh
- Location:
- Lisgorman, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Pádhraic Ó Blioscáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0203, Page 197
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- (continued from previous page)If the dish cloth falls from your hand it is the sign of a visitor.
If you hear the mag pies chirping early in the morning it is the sign that you are going to get a letter from far away.
If you see two hens fighting it is the sign of a severe storm.
If sparks fly out of the fire it is said you are getting money.
If a smoking coal falls from the fire you may expect a smoker.
If two wash in the same water the second one spits in it for fear of a fight.
If the pot jumps on the fire it is the sign of a stranger.
What is the difference Between an engine driver and a school master. One trains the mind and the other minds the train.
Patch upon patch without any stitches riddle we that and I will buy you a(continues on next page)
