School: Árd Phádraig
- Location:
- Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pilib Ó Conaill
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People say if you see two forks crossed on the table that some fight will occur.
If you are sitting at the fire and sparks fly on you it is a sign that you will get money.
In whatever direction you are looking when you hear the cuckoo for the first time, it is said that you will go a long journey in that direction.
If a moth flies around the candle it is said that someone in the house will get a letter.
- If the cat looks at you after washing his face it is said you will die before the end of the year.
People do not like to be looking towards a churchyard when they hear the cuckoo for the first time. - Collector
- B. R.
