School: Droim Caorthainn
- Location:
- Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Proinnsias Ó Ceallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)It is a belief in this district that you will spend a great amount of money throughout the year if you spend or give away anything on New Year's day.
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In this district it is believed that if a flood rises on New Year's night it is supposed that provisions will rise that year.
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It is a belief in this district that if it rains for twelve days after christmas it will rain for twelve months.
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In this district it is believed that if the wind blows on the door on November's night it is supposed to be on the door throughout the rest of the year.
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It is a belief in this district that you will have good luck throughout the year if a man enters the house on New Year's morning.(continues on next page)
