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School: Killossery, Kilsallaghan

Location:
Cill Lasra, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
B. Ó Corbhallagh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0789, Page 230

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    When a a crow is seen flying over a house croaking it is said that there will be a death in that house. If a person sees one magpie it is said that the person will have bad luck and if a person sees two magpies it is said to be a sign of good luck. If three magpies are seen together it is said to be the sign of a wedding.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Veronica Long
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Cill Shalcháin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath

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    There is much superstition attached to magpies. If a magpie is seen hopping on the road and if she flies to the right it is the sign of good luck. If she flies to the left it is the sign of bad luck.
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