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The Schools’ Collection

This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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    “Swallows flying high means that there will be good weather,”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, we may expect a wet summer.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “When old people's corns are sore we may expect rain.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “When the sky is red at sunset there will be good weather the following day.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “If swallows "count your teeth" (come close to your face as to look into your mouth) you will die within the year.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “If you eat "soill as tra" (flaggers or leaves of yellow iris) you will acquire a stammer.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “Fresh cow dung applied to a stone bruise or erysipelas will cure some.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “A child born on Whit Sunday will have the "evil blow", that is, a stone thrown from his hand will prove fatal.”

    CBÉS 0661

    Bernard Gaughran

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    “When you feel your ears hot you are being talked about.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If you break a looking glass you will have seven years bad luck.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If you see a moth flying about your house you will have a letter coming to you.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If a picture falls in your house there will be a death within the year.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If your left palm itches you will receive money...”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If you feel your eyes itchy it means that there is sorrow coming to you.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “A black cat means good luck.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If your nose is itchy you will be in a fight.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If you put a fallen tooth under a stone you will get money.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If a spark comes out of the fire you will receive some money.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If you have sores on your head wear a cap made of ivy leaves.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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    “If a dog eats grass or a cat scrapes wood there is sure to be rain.”

    CBÉS 0661

    John Cooney

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