School: An Clochán (B)
- Location:
- Clifden, Co. Galway
- Teacher: An Br. Angelo Mac Shámhais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0004, Page 014
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- (continued from previous page)know by their appearance and always shun intercourse with such a person.
Every animal of domestic use may be overlooked with the exception of a dog or a pig - these usually withstand the wiles of such witchcraft.
If a man wants to extend his house he should not build towards the west (back?) 'ceann fad siar'. Should he persist in doing so against skillful advice there will be no luck in the place. If a dwelling house, the occupants of that room will die off quickly; if a stable the animals will also prove unlucky and rob the man in quacking and medicine. The only animal to be put in such a place is a pig.
When building a house extension 'ceann fad siar'' certain signs will warn the un-enlightened builder. A hen jumps on some of the masonry and crows fiercely, some of the building is found levelled to the ground in the morning, or the dogs and cats leave dirt on the tool-handles(continues on next page)
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- P. Ó Ceallachain
