School: Dalystown (roll number 15307)

Location:
Dalystown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Kathleen Grehan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 034

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  1. To spill salt at table is looked upon as the sign of a row in the house.
    Two knives crossed at table is also regarded as the sign of a row.
    To throw out ashes on Monday is regarded as a most unlucky act.
    To throw out ashes when a member of the household is away on a journey, is also said to be unlucky.
    If bees die or swarm and leave the place it is said that a death in
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    Language
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    Collector
    Dympna Gavin
    Gender
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