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School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

Location:
Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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    1. If a pig comes into the house some one will die.
    2. If you see a sop tied to a hen's leg there is a strong man dead.
    3. If you spill salt you will have bad luck
    4. If a briar sticks to your dress it is a sign of news
    5. If you walk in the middle of the at night you are in the way of the good people
    6. A spinning-wheel should be unharnessed at night. Failure to do so would result in its being used during the night by the good people
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tadhg Ó Conchubhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Chorcaí