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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lic Snámha (roll number 11849)

Location:
Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Gabriel
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 249

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    If persons were going on a journey, and met a red-haired woman, they would turn back, as they were supposed not to have luck that day.
    If persons put on their clothes inside out, by mistake, they are supposed to have great luck that day.
    If one magpie is seen, by a person going on a journey, that person returns if possible and waits until next day. If two are seen it is a sign of good luck.
    People go to bed before mid-night on Little Xmas Eve. They say that the spring waters are changed into wine, that night, and that a curious woman watched
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joan O' Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Liscullane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Dan Sheahan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    82
    Address
    Ballynageragh, Co. Kerry