School: Sliabh Mór (roll number 2307)
- Location:
- Slievemore, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Flannabhra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0086, Page 374
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- Oidhche Samhna ba cheart fataí a fhágaint amuigh ar an bhfuinneóig le h-aghaidh na sidheógaí.On New Years night all running water is changed into blood or wine at 12 o'clock.Nothing should be lent on May day - bad luck.Not to walk hard on shingle late at night or fairies will come with you.A spark from the fire at night represents either money or a bad enemy for the one it alights on - an enemy if it burns that person.If a sidheógín is cut, the fairies will follow up the cutter.Wild geese in flight form letters - the name of your future wife or husband.Rats leaving ship - storm or disaster ahead.(continues on next page)
