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School: Baile Feárnach

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Ballyfarnagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Laoghaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0099, Page 028

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  1. Ainmhithe na Feirme (continued)

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    not like to hear a hen do this as they say it will bring back bad luck. They are usually killed when they are heard.
    When a cock crows in the evening it is a sign of a death in the neighbourhood. If a hen pulls a wrap of hay or straw on her foot it is a sign there will be a death before three days.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie K. Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonlavis Upper, Co. Mayo