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School: Tulach Chromán (roll number 1256)

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Tullycroman, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs. Brennan
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    Old Beliefs.
    If a cock crows in through the door it is said to be a sign of good news.
    It is said that if you meet a white horse along the road it is a sign if good luck.
    It is said that if you meet a red-haired woman first thing when going on important business that you shall have bad luck.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Dinkin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumreask, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs Teresa Dinkin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Drumreask, Co. Monaghan