School: Kilcullen (Convent) (roll number 11806)
- Location:
- Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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- It is lucky to set eggs on St Anthony's Say. It is customary to put a horseshoe or a threepenny bit in along with the eggs to bring good luck.
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- Helen Power
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- Female
- If thunder comes before chickens emerge from their shells, they will be killed.
- To prevent the above happening, a piece of iron is placed in the nest. This counter acts the effect of thunder.
- A round topped egg dark brown is considered the best for hatching. If the egg has a pointed top, a cock will come out of it.
If a hen sucks her eggs, burn her beak with a red iron.
March chickens are usually very delicate. - Its unlucky to put down hatching eggs on Sunday. Friday is lucky.
