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School: Liostuathail (B.) 1.

Location:
Listowel, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Haodha
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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Signs (continued)

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    If you find a four-leaved shamrock you will be lucky.
    If you hear ringing in your right ear they say that the souls in Purgatory are calling for your prayers.
    If you spill salt on the table you will have a fight.
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  2. Lucky and Unlucky Signs

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    When the sparks fly out of the fire it is a sign that you will get money.
    When a donkey brays it is a sign that a tinker is dead.
    If your right ear is hot it is a sign that someone will scold you.
    If you see a tea-leaf floating on top of your tea it is a sign that you will get a letter.
    When your nose is itchy it is a sign that someone is talking bad about you.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tadhg Ua Conchubhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Listowel, Co. Kerry