School: Rochfortbridge (Convent of Mercy) (roll number 14603)
- Location:
- Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr. M. Aquin
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- (continued from previous page)Salt. The spilling of salt is the sign of quarrels. A pinch should be thrown over year left shoulder to avoid the evil.
Mirror. If you break a mirror it signifies seven years back.
New Moon. At first sight of a new moon turn over your money and wish but do not look at it through a window.
Knife. Should a knife fall on the floor a man will visit the house. To accept a knife as a gift you will cut (f) your friendship with the giver.
Crickets. These should never be disturbed as they foretell money coming to the house they inhabit.
- The district in which I live in is called Tyrrellspass. Its in the parish of Castletown Geoghegan and in the Barony of Fertullagh. The number of families is about ? and the approximate number of people(continues on next page)
