School: Beann Gulban (roll number 3301)
- Location:
- Kiltykere, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Giolla Mhártain
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(If a black smoking sod fell from the fire) After putting down a fresh fire x it is a sign that you are going to meet a dark haired stranger.
If a spoon falls after tea time; it is a sign of a lady stranger to see you.
If three coals fall it is a sign of three strangers coming.
If there is a wisp of hay or straw attached to a hen's claw it is a sign of a stranger.
If two men mix their hair after getting a trim; it is said they will have to come back when they die and separate every bit of it.
It is said that if you see the new moon through glass you will have trouble throughout the duration of that moon.
It is said that if you sow on a Sunday you will have to come back after death and rip every stitch of it with your teeth.
If the hearse is before the(continues on next page)
