School: Kilcogey (?)
- Location:
- Kilcogy, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: -
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- If at any time a hen crows, or if a cock is heard crowing at night, it is a sign of someone belonging to the family going to die.
A tick is heard in the house - called the "Death Watch"
A dog crying at night.
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“It is regarded as unlucky to meet a red-haired girl in her bare feet first thing in the morning.”
It is regarded as unlucky to meet a red haired girl in her bare feet first thing in the morning.
It is unlucky to sweep the house from the fire to the door.
It is unlucky to break delph.
