School: Cill Mhuire (C.), Oileán Ciarraí (roll number 10395)
- Location:
- Kilmurry, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máiréad Pléimeann
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- Dogs crying. Cocks crowing other than the usual time and Birds coming into the dwelling house. A "rap" at the door, a tapping in the wall, or a hammering as of a carpenter (supposed to be making a coffin) are also premonitions of death. Horses sold for some time come back to the old owners house are heralds of his death. The Bean Sidhe comes to announce a death in old Irish families. Music in the sick person's bedroom is recognised as a sign of death.
Coffins and funerals met at night signify the death of a friend or relative far away. When coffins and funerals are met at night the friend is believed to be already dead.Story. A "Rap" at the Door.
Long long ago an old woman in Cordal and her maid were up late one night spinning. At about 12 oclock they both heard a "Rap" at the door. The old woman opened it(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mrs Walsh
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 55
- Address
- Kilmurry, Co. Kerry