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School: Kilbeggan (B.)

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Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
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P. Mac Siúrtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0732, Page 465

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    broken friendships.
    On no account is a first footen woman considered lucky. A black cat to stray in ensures luck for all concerned. It is extremely lucky to wear something new, as well. The old proverb says
    "If New Year's day be bright and clear it betides a happy year. If New Year's day be dark and drear the drums of war will sound I fear."
    A child born on New Year's day is supposed to possess the gift of second sight. If born with a caul extraordinary lucky.
    Mummers go from door to door singing and seeking a New Year's gift. That custom has died out in this district for the past half century.

    On St Bridget's day the Coleen who hopes to learn if she has a religious vocation should seek for a snowdrop. If she finds spotlessly white
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Imelda Dunican
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Caffrey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40