School: Ráth an Tóiteáin (Burnfort), Malla (roll number 11249)

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1. Superstitions

   

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   After a death in the house, to the flowers growing in pots on windows should be attached a piece of black cloth or ribbon as a sign of mourning. One piece to every pot is enough. If this is not done the flowers or plants will die. After a death in the house, the beehives should be draped with black crepe. Else bees will die.

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
         1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Donal Archdeacon

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Teacher

   Informant

   Paddy White

   Gender

   Male

   Informant

   Mrs S. Moynahan

   Relation

   Grandparent

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Drom Átháin, Co. Chorcaí

2. Superstitions

   

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   It is very unlucky to bring in hawthorn in May (into the house).

   If a spider was climbing up over your clothes, it is a sign of money.

   If you dream of rats, it is a sign that you will meet an enemy.

   When a bumble-bee enters the room, it is a sign of a death.

   If a child is born on Christmas Day, it can see spirits.

   Every altar and grave should be turned southwards.

   It is lucky to find a four-leaved shamrock.

   

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