School: Eachroim (roll number 14684)
- Location:
- Eachroim, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Máiréad, Bean Uí Bheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0249, Page 261
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- (1) It;s not regarded as lucky to stand sponsor for two children within the year.
(2) An old shoe thrown at a newly married pair brings them good luck.
(3) It's not right or lucky to wear anything new - suit of clothes etc to a funeral
(4) A person entering a house where a churning is going on must take a Dreas or he would bring the butter.
5 It's not right to give away anything or lend anything on May day.
6 A coal is brought from the Bonfire and thrown into the furrow of him who brings it. This ensures good crops.
7 It is considered unlucky to swop feathers
9 A broody hen should not be given away or she will bring the luck of the chickens with her.
9 Eggs should not be given away without getting some in exchange.
10 A wisp in a hen's tail indicated that a stranger is coming to the house.
11 If the cock crows outside the back door a stranger will visit the house.
12 If two hens fight a strange man will come to the house.
13 Whoever is up first on new Year's morning(continues on next page)
