School: Beann Gulban (roll number 3301)
- Location:
- Kiltykere, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Giolla Mhártain
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funeral when the coffin is been carried, it is a sign that another person of the same family will die soon.
If the corpse limber when being put overboard; it is a sign that another member of the same family will die soon.
"Find a pin and pick it up. All the day you'll have good luck"
If you get a threepenny piece in change it is a sign of a disappointment.
If you keep a threepenny piece in change its a sign of a disappointment.
If you keep a purse made of weasel skin; you will never be without money.
If you find a hair-pin on the road it is a sign that you will meet an admirer: if it is rusted it will be an old admirer: if it is new it will be a new admirer.
Bubbles floating on your cup of tea have two meanings; if they are scattered or around the edge of the cup(continues on next page)
