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School: Srath an Urláir (roll number 13367)

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Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Antoine Ó Tiománaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1095, Page 127

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  1. Old Sayings and Superstitions (continued)

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    water they will quarrel unless they both spit in it.
    23. Never turn back on a journey or you will have bad luck.
    24. The following rhyme denotes the lengthening of the days :-
    "On St. Patrick's Day.
    Throw candle & candlestick away".
    25. When an infant is in a cradle and the mother has to go out she should place the tongs across the cradle to keep the spirits away.
    26. When two spoons are accidentally placed on a saucer it denotes a christening.
    27. Monday's child is fair of face
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frankie O' Flaherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mrs M. O' Flaherty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall