School: Raharoon, Droichead Banndan (roll number 12921)
- Location:
- Ratharoon West, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0313, Page 226
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- (continued from previous page)came in while the churn was being made, he should give the churn a few tursts, in case he "would take" the butter.
If you were going on a journey and you met a pig, you should return.
If two hens are fighting, it is a sign that a stranger is coming to the house.
If a large tea leaf is floating on top of the tea, it is a sign that a visitor is coming soon.
When a tooth falls from a child, he should throw it over his head backwards.
If a fork or knife falls, someone is coming to your house.
If it lucky to put on your clothes "inside out"
If you open an umbrella over you inside in a house you will not grow any more.
If you walk under a ladder, you will not grow any more.
It is unlucky for three members of one family to get married within one year.
