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School: Muine an Mheadha

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Muine Mheá, Co. na Gaillimhe
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Pádraic S. Ó hÓbáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0079, Page 052

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    Long ago the old people used to say that it was not right to look at yourself in the mirror at night. There is hopes from the sea but there is none from the grave. Ask me no questions and I will tell you no lies. It is a small wind that would'nt bend a blade of grass. If you dont sow in Spring you wont reap in harvest. It is said that anyone born in the Month of May can have no luck and its said that you should put a grain of salt in your pocket for fear of the fairies. If you feel your house getting damp it is the sign of wet weather and if a blind-bat came into your house it is the sign of fine weather. It was an old custom when anyone would have a sty on
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anne Burke
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Delia Moran
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Kathleen Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Noone
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Diméin Mhuine Mheá, Co. na Gaillimhe