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School: Baile an Doirín (C) (roll number 7552)

Location:
Baile an Doirín, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Treasa Bean Uí Bheirn
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  1. Superstitions

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    1 If an animal dies and you throw it into another mans farm he will have bad luck.
    2 When a weasel crosses the road and does not return it is a sign of good luck
    3 A cat sneezing is a sign of fine weather
    4 If you feel your left knee itchy it is a sign that you will kneel in a new church.
    5 It is unlucky to see a white or grey horse in the night
    6 It is the sign of a dissapointment to let a thing fall
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    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
    Kitty Moran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Thomas Moran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    85
    Address
    An Cartrún, Co. na Gaillimhe