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School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

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Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 077

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  1. Local Superstitions

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    The following are some of the superstitions still existing in this locality.
    1. To meet a red haired woman when starting on a journey is an omen of ill luck.
    2. If a person enters your house and you are churning she usually takes a "brash" at the work or if this is not done she is said to bring the butter with her.
    3. Enter and leave a house by the same door otherwise you are supposed to bring the luck with you.
    4. If you are looking for anything and fail to find
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Monica Tierney
    Gender
    Female