School: Moynalty (B.)

Location:
Moynalty, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Uillford Ó Maoilmhichil
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    If a person's boots or shoes creak it is a sign that they are not paid for.

    If a person's boots or shoes creak it is a sign that they are not paid for.
    If a moth flies around a candle or other light at night it is a sign of receiving a letter next morning.
    If a person puts a bit of a plough under a churn, it will keep the fairies from taking the butter.
    If a black cat strays into your house it is a sign of good luck.
    If a person meets a magpie on the road it is a sign of bad luck.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick O Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Moynalty, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Joseph O Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Moynalty, Co. Meath