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School: St Columkille's, Aughnacliffe (roll number 14220)

Location:
Aghnacliff, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0762, Page 068

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  1. Beliefs Associated With Death and Burial

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    When the cock crows after dark it is believed to be a sign of death.
    If nine magpies are seen together it is a sign of a death in whatever townland they are seen.
    If four magpies are seen together it is the sign of a death in the house nearest to where they are seen.
    It is said to be a sign of death to dream of white stockings.
    When a picture falls from the wall it is a sign of death in the house or among near relatives.
    If a hen crows in on the door it is said to be a sign of a death in the family.
    When a rainbow is seen over a house it is a sign of a death in that house.
    When a person dies in a house the clock is stopped until the corpse is removed.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cleenrah, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    38
    Address
    Cleenrah, Co. Longford