School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)
- Location:
- Killorglin, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Úna Nic Choluim
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- Collector
- Eibhlín Ní Achaoirinn
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Laharan, Co. Kerry
- 1. If you cut your hair and left it thrown around, it was supposed you would get a pain in your head.
2. If you saw a magpie in a field. It was a sign that you would have bad luck for the day.
3. If four magpies stood in a straight row, it was a sign that someone was dead belonging to you.
4. If you were up late at night it was said that you would get a fairy pinch.(continues on next page)