School: St. Michael's Clooncunny (roll number 14589)
- Location:
- Cluain Connaidh, Co. Shligigh
- Teacher: Úna, Bean Uí Stondúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0188, Page 092
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- (continued from previous page)in the eggs.
A Full moon will hasten the birth of a baby even if not expected for a week or ten days after. On old man known as Paddy Vark Lumcloon Monasteraden used to say "When time come, child come" _ and he is often quoted in the parish.
It is not right to start any new work on Saturday
Friday is a lucky day for changing residence
Lucky days for getting married are Sunday, Monday, or Wednesday.
It is a noted fact in this half parish that when one funeral goes out the "Island Road," as it is called, that three invariable go within a very short time.
When the water of the lake is a dirty redish brown colour it foretells a drowning.
A robin coming into the house means good luck.
A strange cat coming in if black brings luck if coloured(continues on next page)
- Informant
- P. Casey
- Age
- 85
- Address
- Cluain Connaidh, Co. Shligigh
