School: Dromlogach Mainistir na Féile (roll number 10908)
- Location:
- Dromlegagh, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eighneachán Ó Muircheartaigh
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- (continued from previous page)28. If an animal crosses the door where a corpse is laid out it should be killed at once.
29. A corpse should not be left alone in a room.
30. If milk is spilt in the fire it is said that the cow will go dry.
31. It is said that the 'Bean-side' (Ban-shee) follows certain families and cries during the night they are dead.
32. If you carry a coal out of a house where butter is being made you would carry the butter.
33. It is a sign of bad luck to see a black hare in the morning.
- 1. If you met a tramp and the tramp to salute you you would have good luck for the rest of the day.
2. If your hens are dying get a clutch of eggs from your neighbours on May Day and they won't die any more.
3. If you get a kid from your neighbour on May Day without paying for it. If your cows are going wrong they will go right.
4. The Holy Water blessed by the priest on May Day the old women use it for all sorts of witchcraft.
5. You should never spill salt.(continues on next page) - Collector
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