School: Druim Míleadh (roll number 14898)
- Location:
- Drumeela, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Ailbeard Mac an Ríogh
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- a) If a clock stops in a house and later, begins to go of its own accord, someone will certainly die in that house.
b) If you hang a spray of Rowan tree above the door you will have good luck through the year.
c) When a cow has two calves this is considered very lucky.
d) When a crow or other bird soils your coat when flying over this is considered also a very lucky omen.
e) A spider alighting on your coat signifies that you will soon get a new suit.
f) A spider ticking in the wall indicates an approaching death.
g) Rats are considered unlucky apart from their destructiveness.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Elizabeth Mc Kiernan
- Gender
- Female