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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha hAmhnais (roll number 11438)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 159

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    hearth swept, the housekeeper looks for impressions on the hearthstone. If these impressions are faced out from the fire it is supposed to be an indication of some loss, such as , of a horse, cow etc during the year. If however these impressions are turned towards the fire, they indicate luck and prosperity for all concerned during the year to come.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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