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School: Kilmore (roll number 16637)

Location:
Kilmore, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Mhic Giolla Críost
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0254, Page 217

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  1. A Crowing Hen (continued)

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  2. Cock Crowing

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    If the cock crowed before twelve o'clock at night, the people of the house believed somebody in the house was going to die. If he persisted in misbehaving, he was usually sold, or bestowed to some friend. It was also believed if the cock's feet were cold, it was a sure forecast of death in the family. If they were warm it was supposed the crowing would bring good luck. So much did the people believe in these, that sometimes they got up out of their beds, and went to the hen-roost to find out if the cock's feet were cold or warm.
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