School: Conahy (roll number 14364)
- Location:
- Connahy, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Ciarán Ó Riagáin
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- 1 If a person dies in a town land two more are sure to follow2 When the cock crows before midnight it is a sign that some one is going to die3 The wailing of a dog is supposed to foretell death4 It is regarded as a wonderful sign of good luck for a swarm of bees to settle near your house and the departure of a swarm of bees is regarded as a bad omen.5 It is regarded as a good omen for a hen to fetch in a chutch hatched outside6 A stray black cat to come and stay in a house is a sign of very good luck.7 If while on your way to do your business such as going to fair or market or match-making you meat a red haired woman a white horse or a hare your journey will not be prospers(continues on next page)