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1. Local Superstitions

   

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   If sparks fly from the fire 'tis a sure sign of a letter. When a sod falls from the fire its a sign someone will come in.
   The tooth that falls out should be thrown over the right shoulder.
   If you find a horse-shoe its said to bring luck if hung on the back-door.
   It is lucky to see a weasel crossing the road in front of you.
   Do not rinse a bucket with a trace of milk in it at the well.
   Do not close the door if there is lightening.
   There is a cure for "leieneach" where a pig scratches himself.
   A person should put a penny in the bucket when milking a cow that is after calving.
   One should not root up the bushes in an old fort.
   When you find anything on the road you should mark the spot with a cross.
   It is lucky to find you have put on a garment inside out.
   A person should never throw out dirty water without saying "Hugee Hugee".
   A mother should always throw the tongs across the cradle if the baby is in it, when leaving the house.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
         1. folk belief (~2,535)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   William Mc Gonigle

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Cooly, Co. Donegal

   Informant

   Mrs Mc Gonigle

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Cooly, Co. Donegal