School: Cnocán an Teampaill, Ros Gréine
- Location:
- Knockantemple, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Nic Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0554, Page 225
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- 1 It is unlucky to cut hair on a Monday.
2. If a picture falls off the wall it is the sign of a death in the family
3 When a fork falls it is the sign of a strange woman to the house.
4 When a knife falls it is the sign of a strange man to the house.
5 When a spark falls out of the fire and falls on any one, people say it is the sign of money coming.
6 A stye in the eye is the sign of very good sight.
7 If a straw is seen inside the door it is the sign of a stranger coming.
8 If a mirror breaks in the house it is the sign of bad luck for seven years.
9 If you spill salt it is the(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Bridget Moloney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Hill's-lot, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mrs Lonergan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Castleblake, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mrs Moloney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rosegreen, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Tom Power
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Railstown, Co. Tipperary
