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School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

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Johnstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Miss H.C. Hickie
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    Look into a mirror at 12 o'c and you will see your future husband.
    Throw a ball of yarn into a limekiln or gravel pit. If it is caught or held in any way during the process of winding. Ask who holds my yarn? The answer will be the name of your future husband.
    Head of Cabbage
    Pull a head of cabbage blindfolded on Hallowe'en. Hang it on the door. The first who calls next day will be your future spouse.
    Yarrow
    "Good morning, fair Yarrow, good morning to thee
    Before this time tomorrow, you'll tell me who my true love will be"
    Address to the yarrow.
    It is pulled on Halloween put into a stocking which is put under your pillow and slept on. You may not spek once it is pulled or if so the spell is broken.
    It is supposed to bring dreams of your future husband or wife as the case may be.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Halloween (~934)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Kilcarn, Co. Meath