School: Drom Mór (C.), Beantraí (roll number 13096)
- Location:
- Dromore, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Sibéal Bean Uí Dhrioscoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0294, Page 108
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- Little children are always looking forward to Christmas for it is said that Santa Claus would fill their stockings with toys.
- 1. It is said to be unlucky to turn a churn on the side when putting it out to air.
2. When putting a churn out to air always put a pinch of salt in it to prevent the fairies from taking the butter.
3. If a cock crow after dusk it is a sign of death in the house.
4. Nine magpies seen together signify death in a townland.
5. Four magpies seen together mean a death in the house nearest to them.
6. To dream of white stockings is a sign of death.
7. If a picture fall in the house it is a sign of death either in the family or among the immediate relatives.
8. If a hen crow on the door step there will be a death in the family very soon.
9. A rainbow over a house is a sign of death.
10. To dream of an eye tooth is a sure sign of death.
11. "Dead bell in the ear" is a Sign that some poor soul is wanting a prayer.
12. If a man riding a grey horse meets a funeral there will be a death in the same family in the near future.
13. When a coffin is lifted off chairs or stands these should be at once(continues on next page) - Collector
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