School: Droichead na Dóinne (roll number 10261)

Location:
Blackwater Bridge, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Scolaidhe
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    Two spoons ion the saucer or cup at tea-time is supposed to indicate that the owner will be left a widower (or widow) and will remarry!...

    Two spoons in the saucer or cup at tea-time is supposed to indicated that the owner will be left a widower (or widow) and will remarry!
    When a person's nose itches he remarks "Someone is talking badly of me"
    It is considered unlucky for pregnant woman to bring raw meat into the house.
    A child is said not to grow if he should bring spade or shovel on shoulder into the house.
    It is considered unlucky to open umbrella in the house.
    If a picture drops from wall it is supposed to portend death of relative.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
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